
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Feb 7, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic disorder that causes physical abnormalities, behavioral issues and a wide range of other health problems.
About Fragile X Syndrome | Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) | CDC
May 15, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder and one of the most common causes of inherited intellectual disability. FXS affects both males and females. However, females often have …
Fragile X syndrome - Wikipedia
Although individuals with FXS have difficulties in forming friendships, those with FXS and ASD characteristically also have difficulties with reciprocal conversation with their peers.
Fragile X Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
Oct 15, 2024 · Fragile X syndrome, also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, is a genetic condition that affects a child's learning, behavior, appearance, and health. Symptoms can be mild or more severe, …
Fragile X Syndrome | NFXF
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that can cause learning, behavior, and developmental challenges, as well as various physical characteristics. It is the most common inherited cause of …
Introducing Fragile Xchange: A global digital platform for FXS ...
3 days ago · Fragile X International (FraXI) is proud to begin 2026 by announcing the upcoming creation of Fragile Xchange, FraXI’s global digital platform designed to provide reliable, high-quality …
Fragile X syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.
Therapeutic strategies for fragile X syndrome and implications for ...
Jul 17, 2025 · Gene-silencing disorders, of which fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most prevalent, are diseases caused by a blockade of gene transcription, usually due to DNA hypermethylation. FXS is a …
What is Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)? - Parenting Special Needs Magazine
FXS is caused by mutations in the FMR1 gene which is on the X chromosome. It is diagnosed more commonly in males than females, and males display more severe symptoms of the syndrome. …
Fragile X Syndrome - American Academy of Pediatrics
Mar 3, 2022 · Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is an identifiable genetic disorder that is one of the more common inherited causes of intellectual disability. This page provides important resources related to …