New research on the genetics of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes could help in developing personalised therapies for associated mental illness and autism features. Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and ...

Actor Colin Farrell recently disclosed that his son, James, has Angelman syndrome, one of the driving factors behind Farrell's support for finding a cure for Angelman syndrome and for launching the ...

The first biobank in Australia aiming to improve research and treatments into rare genetic diseases caused by changes to genes on chromosome 15, including Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome, ...

Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by changes to chromosome 15. It affects growth, behavior, and learning and requires continual management to avoid potentially life threatening ...

Every waking minute of Hannah Wilkinson’s day is filled with intense hunger. — -- Every waking minute of Hannah Wilkinson’s day is filled with intense hunger. “Even if she's just eaten, we can … ...

Purpose: Prader-Willi syndrome is a well-defined genetic cause of childhood-onset obesity that can serve as a model for investigating early-onset childhood obesity. Individuals with Prader-Willi ...