Posts by: Marisa Wexler, MS

Marisa Wexler, MS

Marisa holds an MS in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. She specializes in cancer biology, immunology, and genetics. Marisa began working with BioNews in 2018, and has written about science and health for SelfHacked and the Genetics Society of America. She also writes/composes musicals and coaches the University of Pittsburgh fencing club.

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

New Method of Analyzing DNA Repeats May Help Diagnose Fragile X and Other Disorders, Study Reports

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A new method can accurately quantify genetic variants called short tandem repeats (STRs) and may improve diagnosis of fragile X syndrome and other disorders, a study suggests. The method ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

Challenging Behavior in Children with Fragile X Affects Maternal Mental Health and Mother-child Bond, Study Finds

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Challenging behavior such as hyperactivity and aggressiveness in children with fragile X syndrome have a negative impact on maternal mental health and on the relationship between mother and child, ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Autism Spectrum Disorder Worsens Motor Impairments of Fragile X Children, Study Reports

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Children with both fragile X syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) start showing greater motor impairments as early as 18 months of age when compared with those with fragile X ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Anxiety, Common to Fragile X and Like Disorders, Might Be Eased with CBD Gel, Study Finds

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Many behaviors are shared by people with fragile X syndrome (FXS), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22qDS), and particularly common is high levels of anxiety, new ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

Antipsychotics Most Common Prescription for Aggressive Behaviors in Fragile X Patients, Study Reveals

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Treatment for irritability, aggression, agitation and self-injury (IAAS) behaviors in people with fragile X syndrome most often includes antipsychotics, a new has study found. The research, “Pharmacologic Interventions for ... Read more

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Studies to Test Diabetes Treatment, Metformin, on Fragile X Patients Now Enrolling in US and Canada

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An upcoming clinical trial will examine if a diabetes medicine has behavioral and cognitive effects on children and young adults with fragile X syndrome. Treating the symptoms of fragile ... Read more

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

Pediatricians Unfamiliar With Guidelines for Genetic Testing of Children With Global Developmental Delay, Study Finds

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Pediatricians might not be aware of guidelines for genetic testing in children with global developmental delay (GDD), even though they often order such tests. This suggests the need for ... Read more

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