Children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) may be particularly prone to metabolic alterations, including…
Ana Pena, PhD
Ana is a molecular biologist enthusiastic about innovation and communication. In her role as a science writer she wishes to bring the advances in medical science and technology closer to the public, particularly to those most in need of them. Ana holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where she focused her research on molecular biology, epigenetics and infectious diseases.
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Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have difficulty recognizing facial expressions, which may contribute to their poor social skills,…
Overweight or obese Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) patients are more likely to have gut problems and take medicines for gastrointestinal illnesses,…
Peritoneal dialysis (PD), a blood filtration procedure that can be done at home, has been…
A new blood test called EpiSign may help identify complex and hard-to-diagnose genomic imprinting disorders such as Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
A new study shows that alterations in body composition, appetite-regulating factors, cardiovascular disease markers, and bone density are…
Motor disability is a common problem in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and may negatively impact their caregivers’ quality…
Patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), diabetes, and fat accumulation in the pancreas may benefit from a combined…
A team of researchers was able to restore the normal level of genes that are usually silenced in Prader-Willi…