Cerebral Palsy Research Breakthrough (IMAGE) University of Adelaide Caption Emeritus Professor Alastair MacLennan (University of Adelaide) with Matthew Reinertsen, who has cerebral palsy are shown. Researchers have discovered that many cases of cerebral palsy may have genetic causes. Credit Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide Usage Restrictions May only be used in relation to the story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.