Down syndrome is caused by an additional copy of chromosome 21, but for decades, scientists have struggled to understand how this extra chromosome leads to intellectual disability. The new study, ...

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MIT researchers have discovered that two common genetic mutations that cause Rett syndrome each set off a molecular chain of events that compromises the structural integrity of developing brain blood ...

In this detail of a figure from the paper, Rett syndrome endothelial cells (right) show less expression of ZO-1 (green), a key protein for forming a tight seal in blood vessels. Control cells (left) ...

After facing a delayed decision deadline and a clinical hold, Regenxbio’s Hunter syndrome gene therapy has been rejected by the FDA. In rejecting RGX-121, the FDA raised concerns about its clinical ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Scientists have found a key brain network that’s disrupted by Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in Nature. The results change doctors’ understanding of what causes Parkinson’s ...

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Havana syndrome is characterized by a set of unexplained neurological and cognitive symptoms reported by diplomats and government staff, primarily in Havana, Cuba. The exact cause remains undetermined ...

MADISON, (WKOW) – Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, however, are AI-generated, leading to widespread ...

If you’ve been online lately, you may have seen alarming headlines claiming that “exploding trees” are waking people up across the country. The reports describe a loud bang in the middle of the night, ...