Meckel Syndrome, Type 1, also known as meckel-gruber syndrome, is related to meckel syndrome, type 6 and meckel syndrome, type 5. An important gene associated with Meckel Syndrome, Type 1 is MKS1 (MKS Transition Zone Complex Subunit 1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Loss of Nlp from mitotic centrosomes and Organelle biogenesis and maintenance. Affiliated tissues include kidney and spinal cord, and related phenotypes are microcephaly and multicystic kidney dysplasia