Problems with nerve cell communication and adaptation in the brain’s motor cortex is associated with the severity of motor difficulties…
Articles by Marta Figueiredo, PhD
Treatment with insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) eases symptoms of Rett syndrome by suppressing the activity of…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted rare pediatric disease designation to trofinetide, a potential oral therapy for…
Restoring the levels of Wnt6, a signaling molecule involved in brain function, eased motor and behavioral difficulties in a…
High-quality speech therapy and more access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools are needed in schools for girls…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted a patent to Anavex Life Sciences covering Anavex 2-73…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted rare pediatric disease designation to Anavex 2-73 (blarcamesine) for the treatment of…
Treatment with Anavex 2-73Â was seen to improve motor skills, acoustic responses and visual acuity in a mouse model of…
Taking coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) — a natural antioxidant — as an oral dietary supplement can ease oxidative stress associated with symptom…
A newly identified mutation in the MECP2 gene — which is linked to Rett syndrome  — was found in…