The Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Lab at Northwestern University is conducting a research study to learn about how the genes involved in Fragile X syndrome may play a role in language development, cognitive differences, and more.
Drs. Craig Erickson and Lauren Schmitt at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are conducting a series of research studies to learn about the brain and cognition and how they are connected with genetic factors related to FXS.
The Who, What & How for Genetic CounselingWho Should Seek Out a Genetic Counselor?Anyone who has:Been identified as being a “Fragile X carrier” or has positive, inconclusive, or in any way unusual Fragile X testing [...]
Among families and professionals, in schools and therapeutic settings, there is already a great deal of confusion about the relationship between genetic test results and developmental diagnoses. We challenge the the notion that autism itself can be directly diagnosed through a blood test.
Why is there so much variability among male and female Fragile X carriers? There are a number of factors involved. Because the Fragile X gene is X-linked, gender plays a big role in determining who might show symptoms. Male premutation carriers, because they have only one X chromosome, are much more commonly affected by FXTAS than are female carriers.
