The syndrome is caused by gene variants that affect the Nuclear Factor One X gene in neuronal cells, which creates proteins. Too little of these proteins result in symptoms such as tall stature, low muscle tone, intellectual disability, enlarged aorta and other physiological and behavioral complications.
A new study by a group of Carolina researchers shows that deprivation of attention and emotional connection early in life continues to affect brain development well into adolescence.
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The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement have been awarded to four promising faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise.