Jingqi Yan, PhD and Suzanne Zukin, PhD

Autophagy is a Novel Therapeutic Target of Impaired Cognition in Fragile X Syndrome

FRAXA’s $90K grant enabled Dr. Zukin to link impaired autophagy to Fragile X. Boosting autophagy restored synaptic proteins and reversed cognitive deficits in mice.

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How Promising is CRISPR for Fragile X?

FRAXA Investigator Peter Todd, MD, PhD, tells us about CRISPR in Fragile X research, how realistic is it that it could turn the Fragile X gene back on, and if it can really cure Fragile X.

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Bryostatin Restores Learning and Memory in Adult Fragile X Mice

A marine critter found off the California coast — Bugula neritina — is the only source of Bryostatin. Bryostatin-1 restores spatial learning and memory in adult Fragile X mice.

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Role of Experience in Regulating Levels of the Fragile X Protein

With $49K in grant funding from FRAXA, Drs. Mack and Todd studied how neuronal activity — such as seizures or environmental stimulation — changes FMRP levels. Results published.

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