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Ever wondered what happens in the brains of children and adults with Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X is the most common inherited single-gene cause of autism. More than 40% of boys and 15% of girls with Fragile X syndrome have autism. 💡🔬New #URochesterResearch describes how the molecules in brain cells act in Fragile X. Imagine a busy intersection full of cars with no brakes; turmoil and damage are inevitable. The same is true in Fragile X—a missing protein creates chaos in the brain and contributes to the cognitive and behavioral symptoms seen in Fragile X: urmc.info/fragilex25

  • “Clinical trials are always based on findings in fundamental research. We need to figure out exactly what the molecules in our cells are doing to develop treatments. Until we understand what is going on at the most basic level, we’re shooting in the dark.” Lynne Maquat, PhD, Director of the Center for RNA Biology, University of Rochester

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