People with the inherited disorder myotonic dystrophy (DM) often experience excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, as well as altered responses to anesthetics that can put them at risk for complications when hospitalized.
A dozen high school students spent five weeks of their summer shadowing Emory researchers and genetic counselors, getting hands-on experience related to areas of personal interest.
A "brain organoid" model using human cells matches molecular and pharmacological aspects of fragile X syndrome more closely than mouse versions, Emory.