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In a new commentary by leaders in the field, the National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) announced best practices for fragile X syndrome therapy development to improve the transition of treatments to human patients. The article, “Best Practices in Fragile X Syndrome Treatment Development,”…

Mice with the genetic defect that causes fragile X syndrome (FXS) are unable to learn new information that contradicts what they initially learned, researchers at NYU and the State University of New York report. The study, “Control of recollection by slow gamma dominating mid-frequency gamma…

This week marks the launch of the “7,000 Mile Rare Movement,” a nationwide effort to raise money for research into the 7,000 known rare diseases that afflict at least 30 million Americans. The campaign kicks off Feb. 1 and culminates with Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28. Organized by…

The intellectual disabilities in people with fragile X syndrome may be caused by poor communication between neurons, rather than flaws in the nerve cells, according to research from New York University. A research team there discovered that groups of neurons failed to signal in unison when mice with the…

Interventions focused on improving mindfulness and acceptance may promote the health and well-being of mothers who have children with fragile X syndrome (FXS), as well as having important health implications for all individuals with an FMR1 premutation, a study finds. The study, “Mindfulness and Acceptance…

Children with the FMR1 premutation experience difficulties in processing sensory information, similar to those experienced by children with fragile x syndrome, a study shows. The study, “Sensory Difficulties in Children With an FMR1 Premutation,” was published in the journal Frontiers in Genetics. Fragile x syndrome (FXS) is caused…