New genetic technologies like whole-exome sequencing can be used to more quickly diagnose specific subtypes of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Some patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease type X (CMTX) exhibit cognitive deficits, such as difficulties with executive function and…
Central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction, manifesting as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy , was observed in three people with…
A newly discovered mutation in the gene EGR2Â causes a severe form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 3 (CMT3), according to…
Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to reduce the expression of the gene PMP22 in nerve cells can improve nerve functioning and limit…
A novel mutation in the gene PRPS1 was identified in the first case of X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 5 (CMTX5)…
The natural course of dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease neuropathy subtype C includes progressively worsening mobility and quality of life…
A new system can detect the worsening of hand function over time in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), researchers in…
September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) awareness month, and the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) suggests it is an ideal time to…
A new technique allows for detailed understanding of how proteins are transported in the nerve cells that connect the eye…