(IMAGE) University of Montreal Caption The discovery of the first gene causing familial scoliosis was announced by an international France-Canada research team today. Credit Michael Perez Usage Restrictions Respect the licence conditions CC BY-NC-ND More details: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_perez23/5053408004" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_perez23/5053408004</a> 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.