Similar to people with fragile X syndrome, those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have low blood levels of cholesterol compared…
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Treatment with metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help to improve language skills and behavior in young children with…
Midbrain atrophy, commonly referred to as the hummingbird or penguin sign, can be a manifestation of fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia…
Social avoidance, a common behavior among boys with fragile X syndrome, emerges during infancy, increases in severity across childhood, and…
Parents of children with intellectual disability, in particular those affected by fragile X syndrome, may benefit from more information and…
Inhibiting the HDAC6 enzyme with an experimental agent called SW-100 improved memory and lowered learning impairments in a mouse model…
Mutations in the FMR1 gene are associated with atypical temperament that can emerge as early as infancy, particularly among infants…
One year of treatment with the cannabidiol gel ZYN002, being developed by Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, can provide sustained benefit to young…
Autophagy, a natural process that acts as a “cleaning system” for cells, plays an important role in regulating the activity…
Human induced pluripotent stem cells, also known as iPSCs, are valuable tools for discovering new targets and treatment strategies for…