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Scientists Show Proof-of-Principle for Silencing Extra Chromosome Responsible for Down Syndrome
Scientists have established
that a naturally occurring X
chromosome "off switch" can
be rerouted to neutralize
the extra chromosome
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Exercise Rescues Mutated Neural Stem Cells
The genetic mutation leading
to the developmental
disorder "CHARGE syndrome"
blocks the maturation of
neural stem cells. This
finding explains why CHARGE
... > full story
Geneticists Solve Mystery of EEC Syndrome's Variable Severity in Children
By identifying a protein
that acts as a genetic
modifier, scientists have
solved the mystery of why
some infants are born with a
... > full story
Targeting an Aspect of Down Syndrome
Researchers have determined
how a gene that is known to
be defective in Down
syndrome is regulated and
how its dysregulation may
lead to neurological
defects, providing insights
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Gene Therapy Using Lentivirus to Treat Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Promising
July 11, 2013 — Researchers have developed a new gene therapy approach to treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, a fatal inherited form of ... > full story -
Later Cord Clamping After Birth Increases Iron Levels in Babies
July 11, 2013 — Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth benefits newborn babies, according to a systematic review. The authors found babies' blood and iron levels were healthier when the cord was clamped ... > full story -
Key Factors in Understanding Differences in Rates of Birth Defects Identified
July 4, 2013 — New research highlights important information for health professionals and parents about the factors which may increase the likelihood of a baby being born with a birth ... > full story -
Drug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
July 2, 2013 — An existing FDA-approved drug improves cognitive function in a mouse model of Down syndrome, according to a new ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Cures a Severe Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease in Animal Models
July 2, 2013 — A single session of gene therapy cures Sanfilippo Syndrome A in animal models. This syndrome is a neurodegenerative disease that affects between 1 and 9 out of every 100,000 children, and causes the ... > full story -
Common Genetic Disease Linked to Father's Age
June 7, 2013 — Scientists have unlocked the mystery of why new cases of the genetic disease Noonan syndrome are so common; a mutation that causes the disease disproportionately increases a normal father's ... > full story -
Non-Invasive First Trimester Blood Test Reliably Detects Down's Syndrome and Other Genetic Fetal Abnormalities
June 7, 2013 — New research has found that routine screening using a non-invasive test that analyzes fetal DNA in a pregnant woman's blood can accurately detect Down's syndrome and other genetic fetal abnormalities ... > full story -
Common Protein Known to Cause Autism Now Linked to Specific Behaviors
June 3, 2013 — Researchers find abnormal brain networks in Fragile X syndrome, a genetic malady that is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual ... > full story -
'Back to Sleep' Does Not Affect Baby's Ability to Roll
June 3, 2013 — New research shows little change in babies' ability to roll from their tummy to back and vice versa 20 years after 'back to sleep' ... > full story -
Down Syndrome Neurons Grown from Stem Cells Show Signature Problems
May 27, 2013 — Brain cells have been grown from skin cells of individuals with Down ... > full story
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