Research Leads To New Insight Into Adult Fragile X

Researchers have reported new insight into the pathology underlying a recently identified neurological disorder that strikes middle-aged adults that is caused by alterations in the same gene that causes fragile X syndrome. "Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome" (FXTAS) overwhelmingly affects males, usually in their 50s, causing Parkinson's-like symptoms and cognitive decline. In contrast, fragile X syndrome manifests itself from birth and is the most common form of X-linked mental retardation. [click link for full article]