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Fragile X syndrome--a review
Irish Medical Journal
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Fragile X syndrome is a significant genetic cause of intellectual disability, second only to Down syndrome. Research covers its clinical features, cognitive aspects, and transmission patterns.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Developmental Disorders
Background:
- Fragile X syndrome, identified 20 years ago, is a key genetic cause of intellectual disability.
- It is the second most common genetic cause of mental handicap after Down syndrome.