Researchers discover two genes responsible for early onset Alzheimer s disease , the most severe form of the disease. Researchers identify a gene which causes holoprosencephaly , a disease which can lead to major structural defects of the head. A second gene was discovered in 1999 . Researchers discover a gene responsible for colon cancer. Researchers discover the gene which causes Lafora disease , a severe form of epilepsy.
Researchers discover a gene responsible for sacral agenesis , a defect in spinal development.
The gene responsible for oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy was identified. Researchers discover a gene that is frequently overexpressed and contributes to the progression of breast cancers . The gene causing citrullinemia , a metabolic disorder which can lead to severe liver damage and even death, was identified. Researchers discover that the dysregulation of the CDK6 cell cycle control gene causes splenic lymphoma , a form of cancer. The Hospital for Sick Children .