Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes are rare genetic disorders affecting about 1 in 10,000 to 30,000 and 1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people around the world, respectfully.

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic syndrome marked by low muscle tone, below average growth in infancy, excessive appetite, and low muscle mass in adulthood. First identified in the ...

Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic condition that can affect anyone, and manifest itself through physical symptoms, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

"Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome," read the Angelman Syndrome Foundation website.

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that develops due to the deletion of chromosome 15. People with PWS may experience poor growth and low muscle tone in childhood, low muscle ...

Cyclists led by Charlie Nuck will arrive in Bar Harbor Saturday to raise awareness and funds for the rare neurogenetic ...

Prader-Willi syndrome, which strikes only 1 in 15,000 people, can cause learning issues, muscles weakness, a slow metabolism and an insatiable appetite.

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome: A book edited by Merlin Butler, Phillip D.K. Lee, and Barbara Y. Whitman, that is endorsed by the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association as a comprehensive resources.

"Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome," read the Angelman Syndrome Foundation website.

Stefan Stamm and Shivendra Kishore, of the Friedrich-Alexander University Institute for Biochemistry, suggest that HBII-52, a non-coding RNA located on chromosome 15 regulates alternative splicing of ...

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (DC News Now) — May 15 marks National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. For one Virginia father, the date is more than just a spot on the calendar — it’s a call to action.