British Isles Rett Syndrome Survey

Reference: Angus Clarke Abstract: The British Isles Rett Syndrome Survey (BIRSS) was established by Dr Alison Kerr at Glasgow University in 1982. Since 2005, it has been based at Cardiff University under the supervision of Professor Angus Clarke. Funded by Rett UK the main aim is to monitor the health of people with Rett syndrome … Read more

Understanding and rescuing respiratory arrhythmias in a mouse model of Rett Syndrome

Reference: Ana Abdala Sheikh Abstract: Breathing is the most important process controlled by the brain; it is a rhythm that happens non-stop from birth until death. It constantly changes to allow for other behaviors such as speech, singing, exercising, eating, drinking, coughing. Frequent periods of breath holding are a very common feature of Rett syndrome. … Read more

Rett syndrome: hopes of gene therapy

Reference: SP4443, GN1755 Abstract: For many years, Rett syndrome was widely regarded as an incurable disorder, as it was generally thought to cause irreversible changes in the brain. Then, in 2007, came the astonishing discovery that it was possible to reverse the symptoms of Rett syndrome in a laboratory model of the disorder, using a … Read more

Fundacion La Marato de TV3ᅠ

Reference: 115 Abstract: n.a PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: 2005. end: 2006. Country of research: Spain Counry of funding source: Spain Funding organization: Fundacion La Marato de TV3ᅠ Financing: PRIVATE FUNDERS – 0 € hyperlink

FOXG1 studies

Reference: Angus Clarke Abstract: Under the supervision of Professor Angus Clarke, Dr David Millar will continue research of the identification of mutations in the FOXG1 gene, This project will work with the E-Rare project in Europe. PROJECT DETAILS  beginning: 2012. end: 2013. Country of research: United Kingdom Counry of funding source: United Kingdom Funding organization: … Read more

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