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Girls with Rett syndrome have detectable abnormalities in the electrical activity in their brains, a new study confirms. The study, “Abnormal spectral and scale-free properties of resting-state EEG in girls with Rett syndrome,” was published in Scientific Reports. Brain cells communicate with each other by sending…
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Children with Rett syndrome typically go through a regression in their development between the ages of 6 and 18 months, but I didn’t notice Cammy, our daughter with Rett, regressing that soon. Instead, I saw some slower development early and more of a stagnation of skills when…
Repetitive movements of rubbing the hands together are associated with an increased risk of skin injuries in people with Rett syndrome, but repetitive movements of raising the hands to the mouth are linked with better mobility in the shoulders and elbows. That’s according to the study, “…
A lack of MECP2 protein, the chief underlying cause of Rett syndrome, prevented precursor cells from transforming into fully mature nerve cells in the early stages of brain development, a study suggests. Using 3D organoids that mimic the brain, blocking a pathway elevated by MECP2 depletion enhanced the formation…
After reaching her breaking point as a caregiver, columnist Jacqueline Babiarz takes a much-needed trip to practice some overdue self-care.
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Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that mostly affects females. The disease is characterized by normal early development, followed by slowed growth and a loss of motor control. Learn more about the disease here.
Most cases are caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Scientists have identified mutations in CDKL5 and FOXG1 genes in those who have atypical or congenital Rett. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Rett syndrome is associated with problems in cognitive, sensory, emotional, and motor skills, and across the nervous system that controls involuntary (or autonomic) functions. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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