fragile x
Fragile X is a family of genetic conditions, which can impact individuals and families in various ways. These genetic conditions are related in that they are all caused by gene changes in the same gene, called the FMR1 gene.
Fragile X includes:
fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of in....
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is a sex-linked trait. It is caused by a break or weakness on the long arm of the X chromosome. It can be traced back to a mutation in a gene called the FMR1 gene. With Fragile X, the FMR1 gene is much bigger than normal where the CGG is repeated. The avera....
Spreading the Word of Fragile X Syndrome
Spreading the Word
Introduction
Fragile X syndrome is an X-linked dominant hereditary condition, which results in mental deficits and
developmental delays ("Genetics"). Since this is an abnormality of a sex chromosome which can be transmitted
from parent to child, it was given the n....