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MENA Angelman Association opens in Dubai with aim to help patients

The first patient organization for those living with Angelman syndrome in the Middle East and North Africa — a geographic region commonly known as MENA — has been established in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The MENA Angelman Association will cover more than 20 countries with an area of…

Ube3a protein helps regulate brain connections during development

The protein Ube3a, whose defect causes Angelman syndrome, helps regulate connections between brain cells during development. That’s according to the study, “Presynaptic Ube3a E3 ligase promotes synapse elimination through down-regulation of BMP signaling,” which was published in Science. “Our findings reveal the physiological role of Ube3a…

Angelman Syndrome Foundation Canada to open with charity ball

Angelman Syndrome Foundation Canada (ASF Canada), formerly the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society (CASS), officially opens on Oct. 21 with the Stronger Together Charity Ball, an evening of celebration and inspiration. The black-tie event, which is intended to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome, also kicks off ASF Canada’s affiliation…

Baylor Genetics offering genetic panel to determine epilepsy’s cause

To help patients and their families make the most of available treatments, the clinical diagnostics laboratory Baylor Genetics is offering an analysis of genes related to epileptic disorders such as Angelman syndrome. The disease-specific panel, which can be used in outpatient settings, is intended to help clinicians determine…