Projects Archive - Foundation for Prader-Willi Research | stem cells

Dr. Reiter’s previous studies suggest that PWS neurons exhibit delayed maturation compared to neurons from typical individuals. Here, his team will use RNA sequencing during neuronal differentiation to better understand the molecular basis of the developmental delay and identify new targets for therapeutic interventions. His team will also...

Dr. Reiter’s lab looks at stem cell lines from the teeth of PWS subjects to look at the sleep/wake cycle, called the circadian rhythm. People with PWS have a hard time with regulating this cycle. This project will use these stem cell lines to look at the PWS circadian rhythm patterns, as well as changes in DNA that are known to happen at...