The Fragile

Question 1: Fragile States - Causes & Impact. Discuss the characteristics of a state described as “fragile”, “failing”, or failed and address the possible causes of state failure as well as the “danger signs” that might warn of impending failure. No global definition exists for states described as “fragile”, “failing”, or failed because they come in all shapes and sizes. Yet, countries that have failed at the basic responsibilities of governance and sovereign authority are generally lumped into

Fragile X is a disease which severely influences the everyday lives of those affected by it. It is a disease which unfortunately limits an individual in several respects. Physical symptoms include an elongated face with larger than normal ears and feet. Additionally, the individual will have a difficult time interacting with others due to shyness and trouble with processing faces, thus encountering behavioral road blocks. Most importantly, the individual may have intellectual disabilities such as

How is Fragile X Syndrome Inherited? Genes are a huge part of DNA that are passed from generation to generation. There are many genes on each chromosome; we have tens of thousands of genes that tell or bodies on how to develop. Genes are given letters to identify them. The gene responsible for fragile X syndrome is called FMR1. The FMR1 Gene is on the X chromosome. The FMR1 gene appears in four forms that are shown by the number of repeats of a pattern of DNA called CGG repeats. Individuals with

Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and is very common. The main characteristic is that children find it hard to process, understand information and work. You can identify fragile x syndrome is babies miss important developmental steps, or if their are noticeable physical traits like a different face or a big head circumference. This disability causes difficulty in learning, development and in their behaviour social/behavioural. It is more common in boys

Fragile X is a genetic condition involving changes in part of the X chromosomes, it is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability in boys. Often called the most common disease you never heard of. It was discovered by Martin and Bell in 1943. Effects of this disorder can be, Physical development where the physical facial appearances will appear after puberty and the more they age. Also, mental ability like people with this disorder could have some behavioral problems for example, problem

diagnosis procedures. Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition causing intellectual disability, behavioural and learning challenges and various physical characteristics, it occurs in both genders but effects males more. Also is the most common gene for Autism worldwide, every week in Australia one child is born who is fully affected and 20 children are born who are carriers. It is estimated that 5 per cent of people with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum disorder also have Fragile X. 2. Identify any

in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females are affected by Fragile X Syndrome(CDC)? Fragile X Syndrome affects does not only affect the young or the old but it will affect anyone of any age. Children who have Fragile X Syndrome can learn many different ways of communicating with others. Also there are many ways to help a Fragile X children become more socially active. There are many ways to help Fragile X Syndrome children to communicate. Fragile X Syndrome effects people of all ages from birth till

The genetic mutation Fragile X syndrome is the most commonly inherited form of intellectual disability. Because the disease was first studied in 1943 by British physician James Purdon Martin and British human geneticist named Julia Bell, Fragile X is also referred to as Martin-Bell syndrome. Though it was not until 1969 that scientist Herbert Lubs discovered what exactly causes Fragile X syndrome. He explained that those who obtain the mutation will possess an X chromosome with an unusual gap

The Neurobiology of Mental Retardation: Fragile X Syndrome In my previous paper, I wrote on the topic of the nature-nurture debate and the ways it related to the brain-equals-behavior dilemma. In this paper, I will continue this investigation into the link between genes and neurobiology, but I will focus in on a particular aspect of the relationship: neurological disease caused by genetic aberration. There are many well studied and well documented (thought not necessarily well understood) disorders

In the popular television game-show Survivor contestants are staged on a deserted island where they must survive within their tribe. If anything happens to the contestants while they are there, the producers or medical professionals are there quickly with easy ways out. However, in William Golding's Lord of the Flies a group of schoolboys are stranded during a World War II era plane crash. They are forced to hunt and survive by themselves without any adults. They set up a form of democracy and