An explanation for another familial case of Rett syndrome: maternal germline mosaicism

We describe one of the few familial cases of RTT in which a maternal germline mosaicism is the most likely explanation. The mutation p.Arg270fs (c.808delC) was identified in both a girl with classical RTT and her brother who had the severe neurological phenotype usually described in males. The mutation was absent in DNA extracted from blood of both [...]

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Researchers discover gene that causes Noonan Syndrome

Researchers report the discovery of the genetic malfunction that causes a form of mental retardation called Noonan Syndrome [...]

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Clinical Trial: Clinical and Immunological Investigations of Subtypes of Autism

Clinical Trial: The purpose of this study is to learn more about autism and its subtypes (including Rett Syndrome). Autism is a developmental disorder in which children have problems with communication and social skills and display restricted interests and repetitive [...]

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Clinical Trial: Rett Syndrome Natural History

Rett Syndrome Clinical Trial: Natural [...]

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