Advances in understanding fragile X syndrome and related disorders.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Over the past 2 decades, insights into the cause of this disease have increased tremendously. This review will highlight recent discoveries with an emphasis on biochemical pathways affected in the disorder that are potentially amenable to treatment. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent work in the field demonstrated that...

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