New IRAK4 Mutations Discovered (IMAGE) Hiroshima University Caption Brain MRI of the 10-month old boy with anti-NMDAR encephalitis obtained on day 4. The axial T2 weighted image (T2WI) in A and B and the axial fluid attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR) image in C and D showed high intensity regions in the bilateral thalamus. New "immunity gene" mutations that researchers discovered to be deleterious were found in the infant. Credit Satoshi Okada Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. 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.