- A landmark study reversing the symptoms of Rett syndrome in a mouse model was announced on February 8, 2007.
- Dr. Adrian Bird, Ph.D., and past chairman of our Scientific Advisory Board performed the experiment.
- The results were astounding; breathing and weight were normalized, mobility and gait restored, and tremors disappeared in mice just days away from death.
- The principle of reversibility was established; the study suggests Rett syndrome and related disorders may be reversible even in the late stages of the disease!
- Within day the news was spread worldwide with over 100 stories posted on-line, 60 blogs, 25 newspaper articles and 10 television broadcasts.
- In December, 2007 Wired Magazine recognized Dr. Bird's research as one of the Ten Most Significant Scientific Breakthroughs of the Year!
- Because of you we are closer than ever to realizing our dream of putting an end to this devastating disorder.
Click here to view videos of commentary from the scientists and interviews of the families involved, plus lab footage of the mice.
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