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presented over Fragile X Syndrome. I will be honest, most of this section will be from what I read from the slides (or past knowledge presented) because I could not follow that presentation—but I will talk more about why in the process section. Fragile X is the most common INHERITED cause of intellectual disabilities. It affects 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females. The reason it affects more males than females is because the syndrome is caused from a mutation on the “X” sex chromosome. Since

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

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 death, in

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

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

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 associated with the X chromosome

The Fragile X Syndrome is a mutation in the gene Fragile X. This usually means that the X chromosome of the child appears to be pinched when looked at under a microscope (Akshoomoff, Pierce, & Courchesne, 2002). This simple pinched mutation causes the child to not develop how you would expect the chromosome to normally develop. Of course when something does not develop correctly there will be complications and issues. Researchers have noticed that many children with Fragile X Syndrome and autism seem

FRAGILE X SYNDROME Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) also known as , the Martin-Bell, or the marker x syndrome. This genetic disorder is an autosomal dominant. It is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. Majority of the time males are in more risk than females to getting this genetic disorder. For more proof of this fact statistics say that 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 8,000 females tend get this disorder.This disorder

retardation is Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome was identified in the year 1991. This disability affects more males than females. Approximately 1 in 4,000 males are affected, however only 1 in 8,000 females are affected (Lombroso, 2003). Fragile X generates in the FMR1 gene. Fragile X is caused by an excessively repeating tri-nucleotide,

Triple- X Syndrome Triple X Syndrome, also known as Trisomy X or 47,XXX, is a genetic disorder in which an extra X chromosome is present in each of a female’s cells. “Triple X syndrome results from an extra copy of the X chromosome in each of the female’s cells. As a result of the extra X chromosome, each cell has a total of 47 chromosomes (47,XXX) instead of the usual 46,” (Triple X Syndrome.) About 1 in 1,000 newborn girls are affected with this condition. Trisomy X is a genetic disorder that is