Rett syndrome is caused by mutations of the MECP2 gene located on the X chromosome. Children with Rett initially show typical ...

Though Rett syndrome is genetic, it isn't inherited from either parent. Instead, it's caused by a gene mutation. Children ...

In the literature, the reported detection rate for MECP2 mutations in patients with clinically defined Rett syndrome is between 60% and 80%. It is obvious that these rates are influenced by the ...

Rett syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder caused mainly by mutations in the MECP2 gene found on the X chromosome. The disease causes deficits in brain function that lead to behavioural ...

Amy’s daughter, Ashley, who was diagnosed with Rett syndrome in 2015, is the inspiration behind her drive to help find a cure ...

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease affecting 1 in 10,000 newborn girls, characterised by sudden regression around 1 year of age, with loss of acquired language and motor skills and leading to ...

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disease affecting ... and leading to profound cognitive impairment. Its main cause is mutations of the gene MeCP2, an important controller of neuronal development ...

An experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the University of California San Diego ...

Rett syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder caused mainly by mutations in the MECP2 gene found on the X chromosome. The disease causes deficits in brain function that lead to behavioural ...

Zoghbi shares Shaw Prize for research leading to discovery of genes and proteins involved in Rett syndrome. The Shaw Prize Foundationexternal ... However, research indicates that mutations in the ...

Phase 2a TREE study assesses safety and efficacy of leriglitazone Minoryx Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its phase 2a TREE study, which evaluates the safety and efficacy of leriglitazone ...