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Fragile X Syndrome

Posted by Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Fragile X syndrome is the most commonly known cause of inherited developmental disability.   It is estimated that it occurs one in every 2000 – 5000 live births. Fragile X is caused by mutations in a gene on part of the X chromosome, which leads to abnormal brain development. This disability also accounts for six […]

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