Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth, despite typically going undiagnosed until age 3 or later. A new study ...

Mutations in FMR1, the gene encoding fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMRP), located at Xq27.3 and discovered in 1991, are the leading single-gene causes of autism and intellectual disability.

Cannabidiol may help restore the function of the ECS in FXS patients according to review of data. China’s new tariffs just reignited the same market patterns that led to triple- and quadruple-digit ...

Discover Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)- the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn about FXS signs, care tips, ...

Research on fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental retardation, has focused mostly on how the genetic defect alters the functioning of neurons in the brain. A new study focusing ...

Nearly a year and a half ago, I penned my final “From the Editor” column for Lowcountry Parent, sharing publicly for the first time about my son Archer’s diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome at 3 years old ...