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Fragile X syndrome -- A stimulating environment restores neuronal function in mice

Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation, occurring in 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000 to 6000 females. The researchers, led by Huibert Mansvelder, published their ...
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Drug Improves Social Function in Fragile X Syndrome

Human Y Chromosome Linked to Coronary Artery Disease Risk A γ-aminobutyric acid type B (GABAB) agonist, STX209 (Arbaclofen), can significantly improve social function in patients with fragile X ...
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Antisense therapy restores fragile X protein production in human cells

An antisense therapy restores production of the protein FMRP in cell samples taken from patients with fragile X syndrome. This breakthrough was possible because of the novel findings, also presented ...
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Treatment found to improve cognitive function in patients with fragile X syndrome

An experimental treatment produced improvements in cognitive function and language in patients with fragile X syndrome, according to new study results. An experimental treatment produced improvements ...
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NIH makes $35M available to study Fragile X; Compound found in hops restores cognitive function in young mice;

> The National Institutes of Health is awarding $35 million in grants over the next 5 years to support the Centers for Collaborative Research in Fragile X program ...