Research
Two researchers are working on therapeutic treatments for Angelman Syndrome: Dr Edwin Weeber is seeking to begin human clinical trials in 2012 and Dr Ben Philpot's research is showing promise in the mouse model. Each are seeking to test compounds that have been previously approved for use in humans, but not as a therapeutic treatment for Angelman Syndrome.
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