NIH Issues Research Plan on Fragile X Syndrome and Associated Disorders
The National Institutes of Health has developed a research plan to advance the understanding of Fragile X syndrome and its associated conditions, Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome and Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency. Fragile X syndrome [...]
A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Cross Over Trial of Minocycline in Children with Fragile X Syndrome
Research Summary: National Fragile X Foundation – Translational Research Grant Randi Hagerman MD - $100,000 UC Davis MIND Institute This project will study the efficacy of the antibiotic drug minocycline for children ages 4 to [...]
Examining genetic and pharmacologic rescue strategies for excessive PI3K signaling in FXS
Research Summary: National Fragile X Foundation – Conquer Fragile X Basic Science Grant Christina Gross PhD - $30,000 Emory University School of Medicine Signal transmission in the brains of FXS patients is severely impaired. This [...]