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A key discovery for Fragile X Syndrome

An important finding has been made by McMaster scientists about Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a sex-linked genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 4,000 males and one in 6,000 females. FXS is the most common genetic disorder linked to mental impairment. The affected gene (FMR1) leads to inactivation of the FMR1 gene product, known as the fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP)……..

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    A key discovery for Fragile X Syndrome

    An important finding has been made by McMaster scientists about Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a sex-linked genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 4,000 males and one in 6,000 females. FXS is the most common genetic disorder linked to mental impairment. The affected gene (FMR1) leads to inactivation of the FMR1 gene product, known as the fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP)……..

    Original post by Health news from medicineworld.org

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    Related Articles
  • The Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
  • New direction for chance discovery?
  • Providing chronic fatigue syndrome answers
  • Treadmill training helps Down syndrome babies walk
  • Lubiprostone For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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