Fragile X Syndrome
Welcome to the UC Davis MIND Institute and Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) resource page for Fragile X Syndrome.
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common known single-gene mutation leading to autism spectrum disorders. The clinical features of FXS range from mild emotional, sensory and/or learning problems to severe intellectual disabilities and autism.
Resources
- National Fragile X Foundation
- Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium (for patients and healthcare providers)
- FRAXA Research Foundation
- "The Carriers" / “The X-Factor in Infertility & Neurological Health”, Scientific American MIND (March 2016)
- UC Davis MIND Institute Fragile X Research and Treatment Center
Videos
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