These syndromic forms of autism include fragile X syndrome (FXS), tuberous sclerosis ... are caused by both developmental and adult pathophysiology and that targeting either component can result ...

Fragile X syndrome is caused by an expansion of CGG nucleotide repeats in the FMR1 gene at the end of the long arms of the X chromosome. To identify the mutation, researchers culture cells in media ...

A recent theory about the basis for fragile X syndrome is now validated in a mouse model. The findings point the way to treatment options targeting group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptors.

Fragile X Society, the charity leading this call to action, is concerned about the lack of awareness around Fragile X syndrome and about how common it is. “There is a surprising lack of ...