Expression of a toxic RNA that leads to Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome is modifiable by genetic or pharmacologic means, according to new research from U-M Medical School scientists. In the study ...

Researchers have identified a potential new strategy for treating fragile X syndrome -- the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. They have found that a class of drugs called ...

Parents of children with fragile X syndrome reported improvements in their children’s attention spans and communication skills as well as decreased anxiety after the children were given the antibiotic ...

Fragile X — a rare chromosomal mutation — is difficult to recognize, but those advocating for its treatment say they hope the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will bring better local ...