Actor Colin Farrell has opened up about the difficult decision to move his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, into a long-term care facility. The Oscar-nominated star of The Banshees of Inisherin, ...

Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.

People with Angelman syndrome will show developmental delays that are noticeable between 6-12 months, and seizures often begin around 2-3 years of age. Features that can point to the disorder include ...

Angelman syndrome, which affects 1 in 15,000 people, is a rare neurogenetic disorder that stems from a mutation or deletion of a gene in the 15th chromosome, called the ubiquitin protein ligase E3A ...

(Image: Instagram) However, it wasn't until James was two-and-a-half years old that a paediatric neurologist recommended tests for Angelman syndrome, which brought about the correct diagnosis.

It was first described as a unique syndrome in 1965 by English physician Dr. Harry Angelman, who, in particular, noted the stiff, jerky gait and absence of speech associated with the condition, as ...