For the first time, Colin Farrell has opened up his home and talked in-depth about life with his son James, who has Angelman syndrome. James was just a toddler when he was diagnosed with the rare ...

Colin Farrell says his personal life has inspired him to launch a new foundation aimed at helping people with intellectual disabilities. The actor, 48, recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation, ...

Researchers from the University of Tokyo reveal how the presynaptic Ube3a E3 ligase, a causal factor in Angelman syndrome, eliminates neural chat. The study helps find a better drug target for the ...

Affected populations: The disorder is believed to affect somewhere between 1 in 12,000 and 1 in 24,000 people, although these figures may be underestimated. Many cases of Angelman syndrome can go ...

A rare genetic condition leads to developmental difficulties, happy disposition. Oct. 22, 2008— -- Six-year-old Ryan Ravellette is a happy and sociable child; he has a smile that can light up a ...

Actor Colin Farrell has opened up about the difficult decision to move his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, into a long-term care facility. In an interview this week the actor, 48, revealed he ...

Colin Farrell revealed that his 20-year-old son, James, has been living with a disorder known as Angelman Syndrome. While speaking with PEOPLE in a recent interview, the Saving Mr. Banks star, 48, ...

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