Patricia Inácio, PhD,  science writer—

Variants in the AEBP1 gene were identified as the cause of a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in four people from three unrelated families, researchers report. The study, “Bi-allelic Alterations in AEBP1 Lead to Defective Collagen Assembly and Connective Tissue Structure Resulting in a Variant of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome,” was published in the The…

A new study reveals a lack of awareness among health professionals and pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) about the condition and the risks associated with it, especially during pregnancy and birth. This lack of awareness could delay access to appropriate care, with detrimental effects for moms-to-be and their babies, according…