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Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.... Read More...

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Genetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell Dysfunction

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

Researchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.... Read More...

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CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...

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Drug May Reverse Imbalance Linked to Autism Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

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...

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Lab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 16, 2018

Researchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.... Read More...

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Fragile X Study Shows Normal Neurons That Interact Poorly

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2018

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...

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Delayed Development of Fast-Spiking Neurons Linked to Fragile X

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2017

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...

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Potential New Treatment for Fragile X Targets One Gene To Affect Many

Neuroscience NewsNovember 3, 2017

According to researchers, treatment that target chromatin remodelers may provide new avenues of treatment for Fragile X Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders. ... Read More...

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New Role for Fragile X Protein Could Offer Clues for Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2017

A pre-clinical mouse study may provide an exciting new step toward developing new treatment approaches for Fragile X.... Read More...

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Two Genes Help Older Brain Gain New Cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2017

A new study reveals the role two Pumilio genes, PUM1, and PUM2, play in the creation of new neurons in the dentate gyrus.... Read More...

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Insight into Learning via ‘Friend of Fragile X’ Gene

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2017

Researchers report FMR1 and ZC3H14 proteins both regulate mRNA, which may explain their importance in memory and learning.... Read More...

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Century Old Drug Could Help Treat Autism Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2017

According to researchers, a century old drug originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness shows promise for treating symptoms of autism.... Read More...

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