Study shows that Rett syndrome in females is not just less severe, but different
Rett syndrome is caused by mutations of the MECP2 gene located on the X chromosome. Children with Rett initially show typical ...
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Modifying MeCP2
Alteration in the expression of methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2) has been linked to a number of neurological disorders, including Rett syndrome (RTT). A recent modifier screen in flies has ...
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‘Brodeo’ held in honor of local boy with special needs
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - At the age of 20, Brody Meaux passed away from MECP2 duplication syndrome - a genetic condition characterized by low muscle tone from infancy, delayed development and ...