Mathijs B. van der Lei and R. Frank Kooy take us through 8 decades of transformative FXS research in this literature review. Image courtesy of Biomedicines Extensive research over the past 80 years has led to key advancements in the genetic, molecular, and clinical understanding of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). A historic account of FXS…
Read the original article by Ann C. Genovese and Merlin G. Butler A recently published systematic review describing the genetic foundations of FXS and the identification of associated developmental, behavioral, and psychiatric conditions over the lifespan of the individual is now available to read online. Researched by Ann C. Genovese and Merlin G. Butler, the…
Read the full report by Aunnika D Short, Huilin Chen, Victoria Hulks and Gaia Scerif here. Early interventions in motor skills development in neurodivergent children have been proven to benefit them greatly as they grow older. Motor skills are critical for children to interact and engage with the outside world. There is an inextricable link…
To read the full paper by Abigail Chase, Lisa Hamrick, Holley Arnold, Jenna Smith, Rachel Hantman, Kaitlyn Cortez,Tatyana Adayev, Nicole D. Tortora, Alison Dahlman, and Jane Roberts, click here. Background The Fragile X Premutation (FXpm) is caused by a CGG repeat between 55-200 in the FMR1 gene and is linked with Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)…
Read the new study highlighting the possibility of formulating new diagnostic criteria, biomarkers and interview checklists/assessment scales specifically catered to females living with Fragile-X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). While FXTAS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with the FMR1 gene premutation in both males and females, researchers have found its presentation and progression varies in women….
A project led by Dr Alice Montanaro has found that combined neuropsychological-cognitive behavioural therapy (nCBT) for young adults living with FXS benefits them more in their everyday life due to its multi-dimensional approach. Meet Alice Montanaro. She is not your ordinary FXS clinical researcher. She works as a cognitive behavioural therapist at the University of…
On the 20th of June 2025 in Padua, Italy, the late Professor Alessandra Murgia and her life’s work were celebrated at the International Workshop on Fragile X Syndrome organised by Prof. Giorgio Perilongo with the help of Motore Sanita, in the beautiful Palazzo Bo. The workshop was followed by a regional meeting on the 21st…
Positive representation and celebration of neurodivergence is making a big impact on filmmaking. Although FXS is a rare condition and has so far been underrepresented in the industry, two productions (with the unwavering support of our friends from Fragile X Society of India) have managed to put FXS on the cinematic map. Rishabh Jain (pictured…
This blog article summarises findings from a research article documenting mentalising skills of children who live with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome. You can read the full paper by Katherine Ellis, Joanna Moss, Malwina Dziwisz, Beth Jones, Christina Danai Griva, Sophie Pendered, Roisin C Perry, and Sarah J White here. For more…
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