Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.

Articles by Marisa Wexler

Social Anxiety May Be Evident in 1-year-olds With Fragile X

As early as 12 months of age, children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) display signs of social anxiety, a study indicates. The study, “Early behavioral and physiological markers of social anxiety in infants with fragile X syndrome,” was published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Anxiety disorders…

BPN14770 Shows Cognition Benefits in Phase 2 Clinical Trial

The investigational treatment BPN14770 improved language skills, cognition, and caregiver-assessed daily functioning ability in adults with fragile X syndrome, top-line results of a Phase 2 clinical trial show. “We are very excited about the results of this study,” Mark Gurney PhD, said in a press release. Gurney is…

$25M NIH Grant to Support Fragile X Research at 3 Centers

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding multi-year grants to three centers conducting collaborative research into fragile X syndrome: Baylor College of Medicine, Emory University, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Collectively, the centers will receive $25 million over the next five years, with…