Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) need substantial support with daily activities, including personal care, social interactions, and problem solving, according to a study from Japan. The results suggest “that once adulthood is reached, daily living skills and adaptive functioning remain largely consistent over time,” the researchers wrote. “Early intervention…
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On Jan. 1, our 15-year-old son, Jake, walked off a plane from Los Angeles, having traveled entirely on his own for the first time. As he came through the gate with his backpack and a beaming smile, a wave of emotion washed over me — pride, relief, joy, and most…
Epigenome editing, a technique that alters the chemical switches that turn genes on or off, can reactivate genes from the mother that are usually silent in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a study using stem cells has found. According to the researchers, these laboratory findings provide new evidence that epigenome editing may…
Prader-Will syndrome is a rare and complex genetic condition that results in a variety of physical and mental symptoms. Learn more about the disease here.
Prader-Willi is caused by genetic changes in a particular area of chromosome 15. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Symptoms of Prader-Willi range from physical impairments to cognitive and behavioral issues. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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