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Rett Syndrome Research Trust

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Rett Syndrome Research Trust is a nonprofit organization intensively focused on the development of treatments and cures for Rett Syndrome and related MECP2 disorders.

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Tags: Seizure, Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Rett Syndrome, Disease and Condition

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Tomorrow 9pm Monica Coenraads Executive Director at Rett Syndrome Research Trust http://www.rsrt.org/ #RettSyndrome #Retts #Autism #epilepsy

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Bone Marrow Transplant Stops the Development of Symptoms in Model of Rett Syndrome « Rett Syndrome Research Trust Blog

rettsyndrome.wordpress.com — “Welcome to the RSRT Blog. RSRT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization intensively focused on the development of treatments and cures for Rett Syndrome and related MECP2 disorders. The strength of the Trust is based on the guidance of founders and advisors who are largely responsible for the major advances in Rett research over the past decade.View full resource at rettsyndrome.wordpress.com

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Bone marrow transplant stops the development of symptoms of Rett Syndrome (a form of #autism) in mouse model - http://t.co/FJMVencr

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Bone marrow transplant arrests symptoms in model of Rett syndrome

sciencedaily.com — “Medical researchers have used a bone marrow transplant to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and extended the lifespan of Rett mouse models. Exploring the function of microglia deficient in the Rett protein scientists uncovered a completely novel approach to this devastating neurological syndrome.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Discovery May Lead To New Treatment For Rett Syndrome

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Singer Clint Black Describes Rett Syndrome

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IRSF announces new Rett syndrome translational research awards

news-medical.net — “The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announced today that it is awarding over $650,000 to support eight cutting-edge projects that aim to accelerate translational research to develop treatments for Rett syndrome.View full resource at news-medical.net

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A role for glia in the progression of Rett syndrome

sciencedaily.com — “New research shows that glia play a key role in preventing the progression of the most prominent Rett Syndrome symptoms displayed by mouse models of the disease: lethality, irregular breathing and apneas, hypoactivity and decreased dendritic complexity.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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A role for glia in the progression of Rett syndrome

labspaces.net — “A paper published online today in Nature reveals that glia play a key role in preventing the progression of the most prominent Rett Syndrome symptoms displayed by mouse models of the disease: lethality, irregular breathing and apneas, hypoactivity and decreased dendritic complexity. The discovery, funded in part by the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) was led by Gail Mandel, Ph.D., an inView full resource at labspaces.net

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Oxytocin promises hope in Prader-Willi syndrome, research suggests

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Adult brain needs Rett protein needed for proper neuron function

sciencedaily.com — “Girls born with dysfunctional MeCP2 (methyl-CpG-binding protein 2) develop Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder. Too much MeCP2 can cause spasticity or developmental delay with autism-like symptoms in boys. Now, researchers have found that the neuron needs a steady supply of this protein for its entire existence.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Adult brain needs Rett protein needed for proper neuron function http://bit.ly/jgFqIx

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New Research Could Bring Gene Therapy A Step Closer For Rett Syndrome, An Incurable Genetic Disorder

medicalnewstoday.com — “Groundbreaking research being funded by West Sussex-based children's charity, Action Medical Research has started at the University of Edinburgh. They are investigating the possibility of treatingView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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