The loss of certain genetic material called non-coding RNA might lead to the disruption of genes important for brain development and function in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) , a study found. These alterations could underlie the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of the disease, according to researchers. The study, “…
The frequency of certain cognitive and behavioral symptoms in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) depends on their specific type of genetic defects, according to a study in China looking at more than 100 patients. Notably, a deletion of paternal genes on chromosome 15 — the most common cause of…
Certain regions of the brain are unusually small in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a study reveals. “The present study provides objective evidence of volumetric alterations in the subcortical, limbic, and brainstem structures in individuals with PWS,” its researchers wrote. The study, “Differential volume reductions in…
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the mental health of people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), with worsening of behavioral symptoms such as irritability, temper outbursts, and food‐seeking behaviour, according to results of an online survey conducted by researchers in Germany. These findings are consistent with those of the Foundation…
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