Fragile X Society, the charity leading this call to action, is concerned about the lack of awareness around Fragile X ...

When lab members crossbred fragile X and Tsc mice, in fact, their offspring emerged healthy as the mutations of each disorder essentially canceled each other out. More recently, Bear's lab showed a ...

Scientists have created a new therapeutic approach for testing fragile X syndrome, which is the most common genetic cause of ...

Boosting NMDA receptor signaling corrected excess protein synthesis in Fragile X model mice. Experimental drug Glyx-13 restored synaptic plasticity and reduced seizures in mice. Findings open the door ...

A new study suggests a potential molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndrome, an inherited neurodevelopmental disorder that causes autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.

There are many resources to support parents of children with developmental disabilities, and help them to understand their ...

A recent theory about the basis for fragile X syndrome is now validated in a mouse model. The findings point the way to treatment options targeting group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptors.

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Considering taking supplements to treat fragile x syndrome? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of fragile x syndrome. Follow the links to read common ...

Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder. It causes a range of developmental issues, ...

Treating fragile X Putting the pieces together, the findings indicated that augmenting signaling through the 2B subunit might, like introducing the mutation causing Tsc, rescue aspects of fragile X.

Building on more than two decades of research, a study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory reports a new way to treat pathology and symptoms of fragile X ...