Angelman syndrome, which affects 1 in 15,000 people, is a rare neurogenetic disorder that stems from a mutation or deletion of a gene in the 15th chromosome, called the ubiquitin protein ligase ...

Understanding Angelman Syndrome. On August 7, actor Colin Farrell opened up about his son James' life with Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder that affects about 500,000 people worldwide.

Colin Farrell opened up to PEOPLE about his son James, who was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome. Here’s what to know about the rare neurogenetic disorder that affects 1 in 15,000 people.

Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell recently opened up on his son James – diagnosed with a rare genetic condition Angelman Syndrome, in childhood. The Phonebooth actor revealed that James, 20 suffers ...

Angelman syndrome researcher Dr. Charles Williams, a professor with the University of Florida department of pediatrics in Gainesville, says the condition is often misdiagnosed.

It is named after Dr. Harry Angelman, and English physician who first described the condition in 1965. The disorder is rare, affecting around one in 12,000 to 20,000 people, the Cleveland Clinic ...

Angelman syndrome causes delayed development that becomes noticeable around 6 - 12 months. People with AS also can have problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and, sometimes ...

Angelman syndrome occurs in one out of every 15,000 live births, or 500,000 people worldwide, ... Boy,14, accused in stray bullet killing of Bronx girl is held on murder charge.

Colin Farrell is opening up about his son’s rare neurogenetic disorder.. The 48-year-old recalled the moment James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was just 2 1/2 years old. “One ...

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 ...

The actor’s son James has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder. The Colin Farrell Foundation aims to raise awareness about intellectual disability.