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Researchers in Japan have found that a mutation in the POGZ gene may contribute to autism by reducing the number of nerve cells. The study used iPS cells derived from an autism patient to observe the effects of the mutation. This Mainichi newspaper article reports on the findings from the...

Israeli Lab Uses Drugs to Reduce Autism-Like Symptoms in Mice

09 Aug 2026

Josh Couch

Scientists (including Dr. Sagiv Shifman, who serves on our medical advisory board) at a Jerusalem lab report they have reduced autism-like behaviors in mice using human drugs and other chemicals. The researchers hope their findings will help pave the way toward future therapies for autism. This Times of Israel article...

POGZ gene boosts DNA accessibility during development

12 Jan 2022

Josh Couch

The autism-linked gene POGZ facilitates the accessibility and expression of genes involved in wiring up the brain in utero, according to a new mouse study. People with a mutation in POGZ are more likely than those without to have autism and intellectual disability. The POGZ protein binds to DNA and...

Announcing Our 2020 iPad Assistance Program!

15 Jun 2020

Josh Couch

These are difficult times. It’s unlikely that there are many who are unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis. As a foundation, we have had to postpone our inaugural White Sutton Together conference, and have seen a drastic drop in the donations we depend on. As families, we have individuals we care...

COVID-19 Webinar for Those with Rare Diseases

24 Mar 2020

Josh Couch

Like the rest of the world, White Sutton families are struggling with the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. But the challenges faced by those with WHSUS and other rare diseases are unique and many individuals have conditions that place them at additional risk. On Tuesday, March 31st, the National Organization...

Patient Registry Plans

28 Aug 2019

Josh Couch

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 our patient registry platform, and are working to build out the questionnaire. If you’re interested in participating in the registry, please email contact@whitesutton.org and we will contact you...

Non-Profit Status Update

03 Jul 2019

Renea Banks

It is with great excitement we share with you that our organization, The White Sutton Syndrome (WHSUS) Foundation, is now an official 501(c)(3) organization! What does this mean? This means that the WHSUS Foundation is now a non-profit organization that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes as exempt from federal...

Rare Disease Genetic Testing Webinar

08 Aug 2018

Josh Couch

Many White Sutton families have already gone through the process of genetic testing for WHSUS, but many more are still only just beginning the process. Many are still out there looking for answers, and may come across whitesutton.org during their search. If this is you, or if you’re interested in...

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Japan Researchers Identify Link Between Autism and POGZ Gene Mutation

Israeli Lab Uses Drugs to Reduce Autism-Like Symptoms in Mice

POGZ gene boosts DNA accessibility during development

Announcing Our 2020 iPad Assistance Program!

COVID-19 Webinar for Those with Rare Diseases

Patient Registry Plans

Non-Profit Status Update

Rare Disease Genetic Testing Webinar