Summary:Fragile X Syndrome is the leading known cause of autism, but doctors have learned how to fix the gene mutation that causes this little-known disorder, which could lead to new treatments for autism...
Summary:The causes of autism remain largely shrouded in mystery, but there are some types of the disorder that can be traced to specific gene defects. The most common of these — responsible for roughly 5% of autism cases — is a flaw in the X chromosome that ..
Summary:Scientists could be on the verge of a new treatment for autism, if the results of animal research hold up in people. A study in mice suggests that several drugs, including one that is poised to enter trials in human patients as soon as next year, cou..
Summary:National Fragile X Foundation Washington Team
ADVOCATE SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CREATE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
A bill has been recently introduced in Congress that would affor..
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Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice
MONDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists may have uncovered a way to reverse symptoms of mental retardation and autism in mice.
Researchers from the Picower Institute for Learning and..