Recent Study Shows Lack Of Specific Gene Plays Role In Autism

Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior which begin before a child is three years old.

A recent study at Case Western Reserve University found mutations within the ERK ((extracellular signal regulated kinase) signaling pathway appeared to be a common cause for NCFC (neuro-craniofacial-cardiac syndromes) syndromes as well as children with autism due to genetic changes in chromosome 16.

The study, led by Gary Landreth, professor of neurosciences and neurology at the School of Medicine, revealed that was 1 percent of autistic children have either a loss or duplication in a region of Chromosome 16 that encompasses the gene for ERK 1.

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Stanford University Awarded over $5M for Research

Stanford University Medical Center. Four researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have been awarded just over $5.5 million for their stem cell research projects.
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is now funding projects that are attempting to find ways to overcome immune system rejection of transplanted stem cells. The institute is the state [...]

Patient Shares Comments Re: His Progress Since Treatment for Ataxia

Dear Cellulogix: I’m Phil D. and I had my transplant the week of May 5th 2009. We have communicated several times in the past but not lately. I had my 13th month post transplant exam with my Neurologist yesterday June 18th and thought Dr.Nabavi and you would be interested in an update on my condition. [...]

New Stem Cell Center At UC Irvine

Hub of hope and healing
Dedication of UCI’s Gross Hall is milestone in effort to unlock stem cells’ potential
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The May 14 dedication of UCI’s Sue & Bill Gross Hall: A CIRM Institute was a milestone in the effort to unlock stem cells’ potential. Here, CIRM fellows are briefed before leading guest [...]

Need to Send Medical Records?

Cellulogix recently added the Doc’s@cellulogix email address for our patients to send in their medical reports and all other pertinent information that may be requested. This is helpful if you want our team of specialists to have your medical information prior to your initial consultation as well as follow up reports that are requested.