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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Research (40)

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PWS iPS cells are helping researchers make breakthroughs

One of the exciting breakthroughs in PWS research in recent years has been the development of induced pluripotent stem cells or “iPSCs”. Although there is tremendous excitement among the scientific community about iPSCs, many parents, patients, and a...
May 29, 2014 Read More

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PWS in the News: Researchers studying rare genetic disorder

Dr. Marc Lalande is leading a team of researchers trying to unlock the key to improve the quality of life for children born with Prader-Willi Syndrome by growing stem cells from blood and skin samples in an effort to come up with breakthrough therapy...
May 16, 2014 Read More

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2014 Puzzle Project: Small Molecule Screening for Potential PWS Therapeutics

We all wish, hope and work for a ‘cure’ for PWS - new treatments for the hunger, a new therapy to improve behavior, interventions to make our child’s life healthier, happier and more independent. After years with very few new drugs and interventions ...
May 15, 2014 Read More

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Young Investigators Internship Program: Funding for 2014 Complete!

Just a few short weeks ago, we shared with you the amazing story of Ariana Garagozzo, an aspiring PWS researcher and sister to a young man with PWS. We are pleased to announce that funding for the 2014 Young Investigators Internship Program is comple...
May 8, 2014 Read More

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Optogenetics: a new research tool in understanding the neurobiology underlying PWS behaviors

It’s likely that improper development and/or function of neurons throughout different regions of the brain contributes to many of the characteristics of PWS, including hyperphagia, anxiety, OCD behaviors, sleep disturbances, and temper outbursts. How...
April 25, 2014 Read More

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Potential for a future prenatal therapy for autism

A recent publication in Science raises a number of interesting questions regarding the potential for prenatal and perinatal (newborn) therapies in the prevention and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This type of treatment would be a decad...
March 27, 2014 Read More

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The gut-brain connection: bacteria naturally carried in the gut may influence brain chemistry and behavior

Those with PWS often battle a variety of gastro-intestinal (GI) issues. Beyond general GI function and quality of life, there is a growing field of research exploring how GI composition and health is intricately connected to other systems in the body...
March 27, 2014 Read More

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An Improved Model of PWS: Generous Donation Allows Development of an Improved Rat Model

While the genetic engineering of mouse models has allowed scientists to successfully understand and develop new therapies for many genetic diseases, the PWS mouse models generated so far have not fully mimicked the complexity of human PWS, slowing th...
February 15, 2014 Read More

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Clinical Trials 2014 What You Need to Know - Webinar Summary

Over 450 excited parents and community members registered for the Clinical Trials Webinar January 19th. Theresa Strong and Jennifer Miller outlined an overview of the drug development process, discussed what you can expect when you participate in a c...
February 14, 2014 Read More

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