Research

Analysis of GFAP Variants in UK Biobank Suggests Underdiagnosis or Incomplete Penetrance of Adult-Onset Alexander Disease

Research / December 18, 2024

The article “Analysis of GFAP Variants in UK Biobank Suggests Underdiagnosis or Incomplete Penetrance of Adult-Onset Alexander Disease” investigates the prevalence and clinical significance of mutations in the GFAP gene, which are linked to Alexander disease. This rare neurodegenerative disorder affects the white matter of the central nervous system, leading to a progressive decline in …

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Vanishing White Matter Disease in Children: An Unusual Association, a Novel Mutation, and a Literature Review

Research / December 18, 2024

The article “Vanishing White Matter Disease in Children: An Unusual Association, a Novel Mutation, and a Literature Review” explores Vanishing White Matter Disease (VWMD), a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain’s white matter. This study presents a case involving a novel genetic mutation, contributing to the understanding of the disease’s complexity. VWMD is caused …

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A novel homozygous PSAP mutation identified by whole exome sequencing in a consanguineous family with metachromatic leukodystrophy: a case report

Research / December 12, 2024

The article “A novel homozygous PSAP mutation identified by whole exome sequencing in a consanguineous family with metachromatic leukodystrophy: a case report” describes a rare genetic mutation linked to metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a devastating lysosomal storage disorder. Here’s an explanation of the study and its significance: What is Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)? MLD is a genetic …

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Accumulation of ether phospholipids in induced pluripotent stem cells and oligodendrocyte‐lineage cells established from patients with Sjögren‐Larsson syndrome

Research / December 12, 2024

The study “Accumulation of Ether Phospholipids in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Oligodendrocyte-Lineage Cells Established from Patients with Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome” investigates a rare genetic disorder called Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome (SLS) using advanced stem cell techniques. Here’s a simpler explanation of what the researchers did and found: What is Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome? SLS is a condition caused by …

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Human iPSC-derived myelinating organoids and globoid cells to study Krabbe disease

Research / December 12, 2024

The article, “Human iPSC-derived myelinating organoids and globoid cells to study Krabbe disease”, explores innovative in vitro methods to study Krabbe disease (KD), a severe lysosomal storage disorder. Using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the research develops human-based models that replicate key aspects of the disease, providing insights into its mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches. …

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Hematologic Cancer after Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

Research / November 25, 2024

The study publicshed in the New England Journal of Medicine titled “Hematologic Cancer after Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy” investigates the long-term safety of the gene therapy elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) in patients with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD). The therapy modifies patients’ own blood-forming stem cells to include a functional gene to manage CALD. However, 7 of …

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Experiences of mothers of long-term surviving patients with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy: a qualitative study

Research / November 25, 2024

Experiences of mothers of long-term surviving patients with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy: a qualitative study Overview: The study focuses on the lived experiences of mothers caring for long-term survivors of cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD), a rare genetic disorder affecting the nervous system. It employs qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews with mothers, to gather rich, personal insights. Key …

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Gene therapy shows long-term benefit for patients with Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD)

Research / November 25, 2024

Gene therapy shows long-term benefit for patients with Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) Overview: In a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, lentiviral gene therapy using elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) showed promising results in treating cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) in boys. Over a 24-month period, 91% of participants survived without major functional disabilities, and 94% showed …

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