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Proof-of-concept trial for Rett treatment expected this summer

Unravel Biosciences is asking authorities in Colombia to allow the launch — which could be as early as this summer, if cleared — of proof-of-concept clinical trials in the country to test RVL001, its treatment candidate for Rett syndrome. The company has submitted an application seeking regulatory clearance…

NLX-101 aids breathing issues, cognitive deficits in Rett mice

NLX-101 improves breathing and cognitive function in a female mouse model of Rett syndrome, a study found. The potential therapy activates the receptors that bind serotonin, a signaling molecule found at low levels in the brains of Rett patients. “This work provides compelling evidence of the therapeutic potential of…