Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have a unique gut bacteria composition, characterized by low levels of probiotic species and…
Joana Carvalho, PhD
Joana holds a bachelor’s in biology, a Master of Science in evolutionary and developmental biology, and a PhD in biomedical sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — those that make up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns. In addition to several research fellowships, she was awarded two Erasmus scholarships to conduct part of her studies in France.
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Articles by Joana Carvalho, PhD
Growth hormone therapy, a common treatment for children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), Â is also safe and effective at increasing…
More than 70% of children and adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have a high risk of developing autism spectrum…
Gut Microbiome Differences in PWS Children Possibly Linked With Their Overeating, Study Suggests
The types and levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract are different in children with Prader-Willi…
Loss of the paternal copy of Snord116, a gene associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), causes alterations in sleep…
Regular adherence to a careful dietary plan can help children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)Â maintain a normal amount of visceral…
The approach used by diazoxide choline controlled-release (DCCR), Soleno Therapeutics’ investigational oral therapy to reduce appetite in…
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of infants with limited womb mobility, polyhydramnios…
The specific type of genetic defects in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is associated with distinct physical characteristics such…
Difficulties that people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have in adapting to their surroundings appear to be linked to psychiatric problems,…