Genetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell Dysfunction
Researchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.... Read More...
Fragile X Syndrome
CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism
Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...
Drug May Reverse Imbalance Linked to Autism Symptoms
According to researchers, a drug approved by the FDA may reverse some of the symptoms associated with Fragile X syndrome. The drug can reverse hyper-excitability that leads to sensory hypersensitivity.... Read More...
Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops
Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.... Read More...
Fragile X Imaging Study Reveals Differences in Infant Brains
A new neuroimaging study reveals babies with Fragile X syndrome have less developed white matter in the brain compared to children without the condition.... Read More...
Fragile X Study Shows Normal Neurons That Interact Poorly
Researchers report neurons in mice with a genetic defect that causes Fragile X are similar to those in mice without the syndrome, but fail to interact correctly. This failure results in the cognitive impairment associated with FXS.... Read More...
X Chromosome Reactivation Could Treat Rett Syndrome and Other X-Linked Disorders
Mass General researchers have developed a strategy for treating disorders related to the X chromosome.... Read More...
Delayed Development of Fast-Spiking Neurons Linked to Fragile X
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to a slowed maturation of fast spiking neurons. The developmental delay has been implicated in Fragile X. However, researchers were able to restore normal maturation speed by administering an activator of the TrkB protein. ... Read More...
Children With Fragile X Syndrome Have a Bias Toward Threatening Emotion
A new study reports children with Fragile X syndrome show bias toward threatening rather than positive emotion. ... Read More...
Century Old Drug Could Help Treat Autism Symptoms
According to researchers, a century old drug originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness shows promise for treating symptoms of autism.... Read More...
Diabetes Drug May Help With Symptoms of Fragile X
Researchers report a common diabetes drug helped to restore protein production in the brain to normal levels and repaired brain connections in mouse models of Fragile X.... Read More...
New Insight Into How Fragile X Syndrome Disrupts Perception
According to researchers, people with Fragile X have 'noisier' brains, which can impair information flow and make social interactions more difficult. ... Read More...