"We now have proof of concept that Rett Syndrome is likely to be a curable disorder. That changes everybody’s perception about how to move forward – in a hopeful way. "
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Adrian P. Bird, Ph.D. is the world’s leading expert in the gene, MECP2, responsible for Rett syndrome when mutated. In 2007, Prof. Bird heralded a major breakthrough by reversing Rett symptoms in mice thereby suggesting the same may be true for human beings.
This Rett UK co- funded research, is to identify the specific brain regions responsible for the symptoms of Rett syndrome. This identification will lay the foundation for possible gene therapy or protein replacement directed to specific brain regions for people with Rett syndrome.
Read Adrians' latest update here
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