When Stephanie Utzman’s son Adler was born, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which affects his ability to speak. Four years ago, she equipped him with an Apple iPad device and a special app that lets him communicate. The software comes with preloaded vocabulary words that allow Adler to tap ... Read More »

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14 — Researchers found an array of birth defects that affect the brain, eye, ear, heart and kidney are caused by mutations to a single gene, according to a new study. A gene called RERE is responsible for the broad range of developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities, ... Read More »