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·February 16, 2023·4 min read

Sensory Signals Are Integrated Differently, Underrepresented by Neurons in Autism

Environmental sensory signals are integrated differently in those with Fragile X syndrome, causing them to be underrepresented by cortical pyramidal neurons.

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·December 13, 2021·5 min read

New Hope for People Living With a Genetic Cause of Autism

Gene editing may provide hope for the treatment of Fragile X, the leading genetic cause of autism.

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·June 24, 2020·4 min read

Unexpected mental illnesses found in a spectrum of a rare genetic disorder

Fragile X syndrome patients with prematuration had a much earlier onset of neurological problems, including earlier symptoms of neurodegeneration. They also experienced emotional processing problems. Some of the most common emotional processing disorders reported were mood regulation, anxiety, and psychosis.

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·December 3, 2018·3 min read

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.

Autism Featured Genetics Psychology

·June 25, 2018·7 min read

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.

Autism Featured Psychology

·May 8, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·April 4, 2018·5 min read

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.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·January 18, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·November 3, 2017·4 min read

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

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