Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic developmental condition that strongly impacts brain development. Despite the syndrome stemming from an altered genetic code for the single protein ...

Researchers discovered that suppressing BMP signaling in astrocytes reduces seizures and restores brain balance in Fragile X syndrome models.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, learning challenges, autism and behavioral problems. It occurs in more boys than girls and you ...

Salk neuroscientists found how specialized brain cells called astrocytes contribute to fragile X syndrome symptoms: through a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many people with fragile X, the mutated gene that causes symptoms is active rather than silenced. Thom Leach/Science Photo ...

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; Chief Executive Officer: Isao Teshirogi, Ph.D.; hereafter "Shionogi") announced the U ...

September 7, 2010 — In the eyes of their parents at least, children with fragile X syndrome who are treated with minocycline often show improvements in language, attention levels, and behavior while ...

Researchers reveal how the alteration of a single nucleotide—the basic building block of DNA—could initiate fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability. Researchers ...

UC DAVIS (CBS13) — UC Davis researchers believe they've found a new possible treatment for autism. Professor Randi Hagerman is leading research into children with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic ...

Nearly a year and a half ago, I penned my final “From the Editor” column for Lowcountry Parent, sharing publicly for the first time about my son Archer’s diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome at 3 years old ...

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems and learning disabilities. It affects only about one in 4,000 males and one in 8,000 females. Children with ...

Fragile X syndrome is the most frequent cause of intellectual disability in males, affecting 1 out of 3600 boys born. For the first time, researchers have restored activity to the fragile X syndrome ...