Emma Austin needs expensive therapy every two weeks to slow the progression of Batten disease, which has "no known survivors" Courtesy Kirstie Austin Emma Austin, 7, has the fatal Batten disease, ...

A new study shows that delivery of gene therapy to correct the gene mutations that cause CLN2 disease, or Batten disease, directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has potential therapeutic effects.

Researchers find that an easy-to-measure brain process may be a target or biomarker in measuring treatment outcomes in clinical trials in Batten disease. Early symptoms can be subtle. A child's ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- A father and mother in Chapel Hill are sharing their painful family story to raise awareness about a rare disease. It's a journey that began with unimaginable grief but led ...

June 9th is International Batten Disease Awareness Day. It's an opportunity for those dealing with this horrific, ultrarare condition to share stories, spread awareness, and maybe spur on much-needed ...

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Early symptoms can be subtle. A child’s personality and behavior may change, and clumsiness or stumbling develops between the ages of five and ten. Over time, cognitive impairment sets in, seizures ...