Gene therapy restores key fragile X traits in preclinical study

A gene therapy designed to replace the missing protein that causes fragile X syndrome restored several disease-relevant ...
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New insights into the developmental trajectory of social behaviors in fragile X syndrome

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Hirosaki University have uncovered critical new insights into the ...
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Gene Therapy Reverses Fragile X Deficits in Mouse Study

A new AAV-based gene therapy successfully improved seizures, behavior, and brain activity in fragile X syndrome mice, paving ...
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Fragile X syndrome: Study details cellular and molecular activity that leads to cognitive chaos

The genetic disorder Fragile X syndrome occurs when individuals don't make the Fragile X protein known as FMRP. Essential for normal brain development, FMRP helps control when and where proteins are ...
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Disease or Syndrome: Fragile X Syndrome

A gene therapy designed to replace a missing brain protein restored normal brain activity and improved behavior in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome (FXS), according to a study led by researchers at ...
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Fragile X Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Complications

Fragile X Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Complications: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), also known as FX syndrome or fragile syndrome, is the most common inherited ...