Genetic Mechanism Behind Why Males Are More At Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Researchers report there may be a molecular placental pathway that allows females to be more resilient to maternal stress. ... Read More...
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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...
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...
‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court
Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions. ... Read More...
Possible Link Between Carnitine Deficiency and Autism
Researchers report a lack of a nutrient required for normal brain development may trigger a mild form of autism. The findings, published in BioEssays, suggests supplementing the diet with carnitine could prevent up to 20% of autism cases.... 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...
Medical Mystery Solved in Record Time
Researchers discover the genetic cause of an intellectual disability in four male patients in record time.... Read More...
For Keeping X Chromosomes Active, Chromosome 19 Marks the Spot
Finding could explain the human sex ration that slightly favors males over females.... Read More...
Sexing The Brain: Does Your Brain Have a Sex?
The human male and female brains have more in common than the media often reports, suggests Julia Gottwald.... Read More...
Researchers Identify a Possible New Drug Target for Rett Syndrome
Researchers have identified an important signaling pathway that, when corrected, appears to improve symptoms of Rett syndrome in mice.... Read More...
Experimental Drug Extends Lifespan and Could Reverse Rett Syndrome: Mouse Study
According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.... Read More...
Seven Genes for X-Linked Intellectual Disability – (Correction)
Researchers have discovered new mutations on the X chromosome which can lead to various forms of intellectual disabilities.... Read More...