Angelman Syndrome: Central Nervous System Disorder

This is a UBE3A news story, published by Live Science, that relates primarily to Harry Angelman news.

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Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speaking

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Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder named after Dr. Harry Angelman .

The disorder affects the central nervous system, meaning the brain and spinal cord.

It's caused by mutations in the UBE3A gene, which carries instructions for a protein needed to maintain the normal development and function of cells, including neurons in the brain.

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