Actor Colin Farrell recently disclosed that his son, James, has Angelman syndrome, one of the driving factors behind Farrell's support for finding a cure for Angelman syndrome and for launching the ...

Angelman syndrome is a rare condition that causes problems with growth and development. It’s caused by a genetic mutation (a change in your genes) that affects the nervous system. It’s named after ...

Colin Farrell says his personal life has inspired him to launch a new foundation aimed at helping people with intellectual disabilities. The actor, 48, recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation, ...

Researchers from the University of Tokyo reveal how the presynaptic Ube3a E3 ligase, a causal factor in Angelman syndrome, eliminates neural chat. The study helps find a better drug target for the ...

Angelman syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by changes in brain structure, severe intellectual disability, impairments in speech, motor function, epilepsy, sleep, and unique ...

Henry Edberg dug through the play kitchen at his home in Rosemount before serving up the daily special to his older brother. “Vegetables are healthy, so I’m giving you the vegetables,” Henry, 3, told ...

Colin Farrell has opened up on his difficult decision to place his disabled son in long-term care. James was born to Colin and ex-partner US model Kim Bordenave. The youngster was diagnosed with the ...

As a junior researcher, I’ve had the privilege of studying Angelman syndrome and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Sometimes abbreviated NDDs, these are conditions that impair brain development.

SARASOTA, Fla. and NOVATO, Calif., March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeneTx Biotherapeutics LLC and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the ...

This post was updated on April 24, 2019 to incorporate feedback from parents. Names have been changed to protect anonymity. Is this child happy? Source: Joel Frohlich (AI generated with Midjourney) ...