Drs. Oswald Steward and Patricia Pirbhoy in their laboratory, studying RNA localization and gene activity in Fragile X syndrome using spatial transcriptomics.

Uncovering the Dynamics of FMR1 Using Spatial Transcriptomics for Fragile X

Scientists investigate how changes in RNA localization affect cognition and behavior in Fragile X, building knowledge toward more precise therapies.

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Targeting Cognitive Function in Fragile X Syndrome

Why do males and females experience Fragile X differently? This team is studying brain signaling pathways to uncover sex-based differences and guide treatments.

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Cannabinoids as a Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

This team uses EEG to study sensory hypersensitivity in Fragile X. By testing drugs in mice, they aim to find treatments that calm brain overactivity.

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Devon Binder, PhD; Iryna Ethell, PhD, Patricia Pirbhoy, PhD, at UC Riverside School of Medicine

Understanding and Reversing Hypersensitivity to Sounds in Fragile X Syndrome

This FRAXA grant studied why people with Fragile X are overly sensitive to sound and tested drug strategies to calm the brain’s overactive auditory circuits.

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