Editors Note: This column is a new series of articles by Alex Richmond, brother of Palmer Richmond - the inspiration for CNS Foundation. In his unique role as assistant director of the Foundation, Alex will write about his life as a sibling to his brother with special needs.
Dear Friend,
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Summer is in full swing and there is excitement in the air. This week I am pleased to share updates about several of our supporters. . . .
CNS’s Race for Cures 2011
Act now!! Running slots are going fast, but there are still a few available!!
Join us for CNS’s 2nd Annual Race for Cures, partnering with the Disney Half Marathon and Family Fun 5K over Labor Day weekend, September 2-4, 2011. We make it easy for you to help us help others!
A University of Wisconsin-Madison research team has solved a 25-year mystery that may lead to better treatments for people with learning deficits and mental retardation
Three papers provide new insight into the diversity of the genetic abnormalities that contribute to autism and represent a step towards the future design of treatments specifically targeted to different kinds of autism
New research shows how the protein missing in fragile X syndrome the most common inherited form of intellectual disability acts as a molecular toggle switch in brain cells
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