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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. Read More

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·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. Read More

Autism Featured Genetics Neurotech 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. Read More

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·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. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·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. Read More

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. Read More

Autism Featured Genetics Psychology

·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. Read More

Featured Psychology

·August 23, 2017·4 min read

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

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 5, 2017·3 min read

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