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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Reactivating Silenced Genes

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Researchers have explored a novel approach to treating Prader-Willi syndrome by reactivating silenced genes within patient-derived cells. This strategy showed promise in improving certain functions in mice, suggesting a potential therapeutic pathway for the neurological disorder. AI

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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Reactivating Silenced Genes

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    Genetic Therapy For Treatment Of Devastating Neurological Disease: Prader-Willi Syndrome

    A study reactivated silenced genes in Prader-Willi patient-derived cells and improved some functions in mice, pointing toward a possible treatment strategy.

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