Rett Syndrome

By: Rahima Olatinwo What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurological disorder that negatively affects intellectual, speech, and motor development. The Genetics of Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome is primarily caused by a genetic mutation of the MECP2 gene. The MECP2 gene encodes for a protein necessary for the proper development of the […]