Hair Follicles Used to Measure FMRP Protein for Fragile X Patients | Fragile X News Today
A U.S. study shows that repeated sampling of hair follicles in people with fragile X syndrome can be used to measure FMRP protein levels.| Fragile X News Today
A U.S. study shows that repeated sampling of hair follicles in people with fragile X syndrome can be used to measure FMRP protein levels.| Fragile X News Today
Due to the variability of its symptoms, a conclusive diagnosis of fragile X syndrome can only be obtained with genetic testing.| Fragile X News Today
Read about the characteristic symptoms of fragile X syndrome, which range from developmental and behavioral problems to physical features.| Fragile X News Today
Fragile X syndrome is caused by low to no levels of the FMRP protein, important for brain development, due to mutations in the FMR1 gene.| Fragile X News Today
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Marisa Wexler is a senior science writer for Fragile X News Today with an MS in cellular and molecular pathology. She covers the latest news and information on a variety of fragile X topics.| Fragile X News Today
Fragile X-causing mutations in FMR1 cause structural DNA changes that affect other genes necessary for nerve cell function, a study says.| Fragile X News Today
Learn about fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders.| Fragile X News Today
