Japan Researchers Identify Link Between Autism and POGZ Gene Mutation
Researchers in Japan have found that a mutation in the POGZ gene may contribute to autism by reducing the number of nerve... Read More
Israeli Lab Uses Drugs to Reduce Autism-Like Symptoms in Mice
Scientists (including Dr. Sagiv Shifman, who serves on our medical advisory board) at a Jerusalem lab report they have reduced autism-like behaviors... Read More
POGZ gene boosts DNA accessibility during development
The autism-linked gene POGZ facilitates the accessibility and expression of genes involved in wiring up the brain in utero, according to a... Read More
Announcing Our 2020 iPad Assistance Program!
These are difficult times. It’s unlikely that there are many who are unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis. As a foundation, we have... Read More
COVID-19 Webinar for Those with Rare Diseases
Like the rest of the world, White Sutton families are struggling with the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. But the challenges faced... Read More
Patient Registry Plans
Update (02/18/2020): We’ve officially launched our patient registry! If you’re interested in participating, you can begin the process here. Update: We’ve selected... Read More
Non-Profit Status Update
It is with great excitement we share with you that our organization, The White Sutton Syndrome (WHSUS) Foundation, is now an official... Read More
Rare Disease Genetic Testing Webinar
Many White Sutton families have already gone through the process of genetic testing for WHSUS, but many more are still only just... Read More
Study Opportunity for White Sutton Families
UPDATE: This study is no longer accepting applicants. We have recently been made aware that Dr. Sutton and one of his associates,... Read More
Genetics Home Reference: Updated!
After several weeks of working with the staff of the Genetics Home Reference, Dr. Reid Sutton today announced that its entry for... Read More