A small RNA molecule detectable in urine, called miR-125a, may provide a new biomarker for fragile X syndrome that…
Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
A ketogenic diet, rich in fats and low in carbohydrates (sugars), was able to reduce the frequency of…
A group of proteins linked with nerve cell defects could represent promising treatment targets for people with fragile X…
Precision grip tests could help doctors to identify and monitor fragile X-associated tremor-ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a common condition in families…
Supplementation with taurine — a natural amino acid that plays an important role in the brain, heart, and muscles…
Researchers adapted two scales commonly used to screen for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — the social communication questionnaire (SCQ)…
Young children with fragile X syndrome have trouble fixing their attention in a visual clue compared to typically developing children,…
Zynerba‘s Zygel (ZYN002), a cannabidiol gel placed on the skin, was well-tolerated and led to a “clinically meaningful”…
Women who carry premutations in the FMR1 gene have poorer language-related abilities, similar to those found among parents of…
A mindfulness program run on a free mobile app may be a feasible way of easing stress in…