Findings bolster the idea that the functions of this protein -- MeCP2 -- are more centered on nucleosomes, rather than other forms of DNA. One particular protein lies at the heart of brain development ...

Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopment disorder that leads to developmental regression, usually after a period of normal ...

Rett syndrome is a rare developmental disorder, most often due to a mutation in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome, but it’s not usually inherited. Advances in genetics have launched a new era in ...

Scientists investigating the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome have discovered a series of crucial molecular changes that occur long before symptoms appear. The findings could be ...

Considerations for insurance preauthorization and reauthorization are explored by a key opinion leader. Paige Nues: Many families are learning new language, such as Medicaid and the waiver system, and ...

David Lieberman, MD, PhD, discusses the results of the phase 3 LAVENDER trial of trofinetide and the phase 3 AVATAR trial of blarcamesine and how patients and families can learn about eligible ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Imagine your toddler learning to walk and talk and then all of the sudden, your child stops and starts regressing inside of themselves. That’s what happens to ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Anushka Shah, who has her sights set on college, just graduated high school at 19-years-old with a 3.75 GPA. Anushka has Rett syndrome and is unable to speak or use her hands. She ...

Rett syndrome is a X-chromosome-linked neurodevelopmental disorder; it can lead to loss of coordination, mobility, ability to speak, and use of the hands, among other symptoms. The syndrome is ...

New discoveries about the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome could open the door to better treatments for the devastating, life-shortening condition. Scientists investigating the ...

Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects girls, most of whom have mutations in the transcription regulatory gene MECP2. However, mutations in MECP2 also have been ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Imagine your toddler learning to walk and talk and then all of a sudden, your child stops and starts regressing inside of themselves. That’s what happens to ...