Using several models of Rett syndrome, scientists have discovered a direct, time-dependent relationship between MeCP2 — the protein altered or…
Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
A specific modification made in the huntingtin protein, which plays a key role in brain development, was able to…
Low levels of a protein called KCC2 disrupt the ion transport balance in nerve cells and may underlie the developmental…
“Uptime” activities, such as standing and walking, that promote physical activity and work against a sedentary lifestyle can improve walking capacity…
The pattern of X chromosome inactivation in female patients with Rett syndrome is not the only contributing factor…
Chemical modifications in the protein KCC2 that accelerate its activity during brain development may alleviate some of the cognitive and…
Monkeys with Rett syndrome pay more attention to stronger social visual stimuli than healthy animals do, an eye-tracking study…
Implementation of meta-analysis — a statistical approach that combines information from different studies — using data from studies on the…
Exosomes — small vesicles released by cells that play an important role in cell communication — carry chemical signals that…
Teeth malocclusion, or misalignment, is linked to severe dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) in girls with Rett syndrome, a…