Researchers at University of Edinburgh and McGill University have found that a drug that is currently being tested as a treatment for cancer is also effective in helping people suffering from a common inherited form of autism. Fragile X Syndrome is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorders. It affects around 1 in 4,000 boys and 1 in 6,000 girls. Currently, there is no cure. The scientists, who have identified a chemical pathway that ...Friday, 28 November 2014
Cancer Drug may be Beneficial for People With Fragile X Syndrome
Researchers at University of Edinburgh and McGill University have found that a drug that is currently being tested as a treatment for cancer is also effective in helping people suffering from a common inherited form of autism. Fragile X Syndrome is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorders. It affects around 1 in 4,000 boys and 1 in 6,000 girls. Currently, there is no cure. The scientists, who have identified a chemical pathway that ...
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