A genetic method that changes how cells “read” the MECP2 gene could help raise levels of the protein disrupted in people with Rett syndrome, according to a new study. Rett syndrome is caused by genetic changes in MECP2, an X-chromosome gene that regulates thousands of genes important for brain function. Some variants completely block the […]
Significantly fewer students were referred for special education evaluations last year, a 57% decrease from the year before the pandemic began, raising concerns that thousands of students have not been identified for services they may need. In the 2020-2021 school year, 9,457 pupils were referred to evaluations to determine whether they needed more intensive care, […]
