Novel Rett syndrome variant shines light on new screening strategies for therapies

Rett syndrome is a rare devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects young girls and manifests as an impaired ability to walk and talk, along with characteristic ‘hand-wringing’ movements, seizures, and cognitive disability. This incurable condition results from mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene that impairs the role of the MeCP2 protein in regulating the activity of many genes in brain cells.

Varsity graduates fail to utilise their skill – UNILUS Vice-Chancellor

By GIDEON NYENDWA

UNIVERSITY of Lusaka (UNILUS) Vice Chancellor, Professor Pinalo Chifwanakeni, says Zambia has lagged in development because graduates want to keep qualifications on paper rather than applying the knowledge they acquire.

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