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In an effort to both increase accuracy and remove offensive language in the name of FMR1 — the gene at the root of fragile X syndrome — the European Fragile X Network (EFXN) led a push to rename it Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1. The name change now…
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In people with fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a condition related to fragile X syndrome that develops late in life, measures of dexterity and memory tend to worsen markedly over time, a new study shows. The results support the development of preventive treatments for FXTAS, according to its researchers.
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition associated with cognitive impairment, learning and behavioral challenges, and several physical features. Learn more about the disease here.
Fragile X is caused by mutations in the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) gene, located in the X chromosome. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Symptoms differ in severity and occurrence among patients. Life expectancy for fragile X patients is generally normal. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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