Steve Bryson, PhD,  science writer—

The expansion of DNA repeats in the FMR1 gene, which leads to fragile X syndrome, is independent of changes that stop production of the resulting FMRP protein, according to an analysis of a family with fragile X.  The study, “…

Exposure to sound at an early age may prevent brain changes related to sound hypersensitivity in people with fragile X syndrome, a study in a mouse model suggests.  The study, “Beneficial effects of sound exposure on auditory cortex development in…

Medical teams that provide on-site genetic counseling and new screening tools to outpatient clinics — to identify genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder such as fragile X syndrome — significantly improve diagnostic rates, a new study reports. The study, “Impact of…