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February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Defective Mitochondria Could Explain Neurological Impairment in Fragile X, Research Shows

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Mutations in the FMR1 gene — the underlying cause of fragile X syndrome — result in mitochondria malformations inside developing brain nerve cells. Subsequently, this does not allow for neurons to ... Read more

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Mainstreaming Benefits Girls with Fragile X Outside Classroom, Study Suggests

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Students with fragile X who spend more time in regular classrooms are more likely to perform functional tasks without help, a new study proposes. These findings also reveal that, although ... Read more

February 11, 2019

Patients, Family and Friends to Take Part in Variety of Rare Disease Day Events Worldwide

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Scores of events are afoot worldwide to mark Feb. 28, Rare Disease Day 2019. The activities aim to raise awareness about rare diseases and the millions of people — estimates run ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

Language Use Differs Between Boys with Both Autism and FXS and Autism Alone, Study Shows

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Adolescent autistic boys who also have fragile X syndrome converse differently when it comes to certain aspects of language than autistic boys without the disease, a study suggests. This study, ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

FXS Patients’ Social Deficits are Linked to Social Anxiety, Eye-tracking Study Says

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Using eye-tracking technologies, researchers have shown that patients with fragile X syndrome avoid direct eye contact and show signs of social deficits linked to social anxiety. But they do so ... Read more

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Anxiety, Learning and Behavior Issues Top Concerns in Fragile X Syndrome, Survey Shows

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Anxiety, learning difficulties, and behavior problems are the main areas of concern in patients with fragile X syndrome (FXS), according to a survey that included patients, family members or caregivers, ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Novartis’ Mavoglurant May Improve Visual Attention, Pupil Reactivity in Fragile X, Study Says

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Adolescents and adults diagnosed with fragile X syndrome (FXS) showed improvement in social gaze behavior — measured by their ability to maintain visual contact and the eye’s pupil reactivity ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Inhibiting HDAC6 Enzyme Has Potential for Treating FRX, Mouse Study Finds

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Inhibiting the HDAC6 enzyme with an experimental agent called SW-100 improved memory and lowered learning impairments in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome (FXS), a study has shown. ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Effort Afoot to Expand ‘Early Check’ Newborn Screening for Fragile X in the U.S.

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Early Check, a free newborn screening program for fragile X syndrome (FXS) that recently began testing in North Carolina, will address the feasibility of implementing an expanded newborn screening for fragile X ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Tetra Discovery and Shionogi Team Up to Further Study BPN14770 for Potential in Fragile X, Other Disorders

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A new collaboration between Tetra Discovery Partners and Shionogi & Co. is aimed at accelerating the development of an innovative treatment called BPN14770 for fragile X syndrome and other ... Read more

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