Sam Berkovic, University of Melbourne (IMAGE) Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Caption Professor Sam Berkovic, from the University of Melbourne, Australia, said the discovery of the gene at the root of the brain disorder, Kufs type A disease, will enable us to use a rapid and simple blood test to genetically test for the disease. Credit Gavin Blue/The University of Melbourne Usage Restrictions None 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.