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fragile x syndrome

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Fragile X Syndrome video

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new gene linked to fragile x syndrome discovered

New Gene Linked To Fragile X Syndrome -- Suggests Potential Targets For Autism And Other Neurological Disorders

ScienceDaily (2008) — Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a new gene involved in fragile X syndrome, a condition that often shares many symptoms of autism. The discovery may lead to new tests or treatments for several neurological disorders. click here to read full article at sciencedaily

genetic disease and fragile x syndrome

Fragile x syndrome is caused alteration of the FMR1 gene located on chromosome X.
Males have one X chromosome and one Y, in women has two copies of chromosome X, the disease occurs only when both copies of the gene is altered , in women homozygous recessive. Women who have a healthy gene on one X and one altered on X are called heterozygous not develop symptoms and are healthy carriers, because they can still transmit the mutation to their children. The name of the disease stems from the fact that the X chromosome has a characteristic shrinkage.

fragile x syndrome genetic disease

Fragile X syndrome genetic disease characterized by mental retardation in a more or less serious delays in the development of language and behavior disorders. With an incidence of 1 in 1200 males and 1 in 2000 females, is the most frequent cause of mental retardation after Down syndrome.