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Scottish breakthrough that gives hope of cure to 10,000 children

A crippling brain disorder affecting at least 10,000 children in the UK, mostly girls, could be cured as a result of research by Scottish scientists.

A crippling brain disorder affecting at least 10,000 children in the UK, mostly girls, could be cured as a result of research by Scottish scientists.

Rett syndrome, a severe autism spectrum disorder, is classified as untreatable.