August 28, 2013

Research on Topoisomerase Inhibitors

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Research Overview and Frequently Asked Questions The Angelman Syndrome Foundation previously supported breakthrough research showing that topoisomerase inhibitors—specifically, topotecan, an FDA-approved drug used in cancer treatments—activates the paternal allele of Ube3a, identifying a possible treatment […]

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June 18, 2013

ASF Invests $1.25 Million in Research

Angelman Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.25 Million in Research The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) announced today that because of the generosity of its supporters the organization has awarded $1.25 million to six research grants focused on finding treatments and defining the […]

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May 21, 2012

Possible Cause of Seizures in Angelman Syndrome

Research Reveals Possible Root Cause of Seizures in Autism-related Angelman Syndrome Research published on June 6th in the scientific peer-reviewed journal Neuron has discovered the possible underlying cause of seizures in individuals with Angelman syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder similar to autism that […]

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March 21, 2012

Possible Treatment for Angelman Syndrome

Research Reveals Possible Treatment for Autism-related Angelman Syndrome Research published today in the scientific peer-reviewed journal Nature has discovered a potential treatment for Angelman syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder similar to autism that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. By creating the […]

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March 1, 2012

Collaborative Research Partnership Announcement

New Angelman Research Collaborative Partnership Announcement The Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society (CASS) and Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) today formally announce a collaborative research partnership to fund the Expert Panel on Challenging and Difficult to Treat Behaviors in Angelman Syndrome (AS). […]

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