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Fragile X Syndrome: Scientific Background and Screening Technologies.
The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD - 1 Sept 2015
Lyons Justine I, Kerr Gregory R, Mueller Patricia W
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Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of mental retardation with a prevalence of 1 in 4000 for males and 1 in 5000 to 8000 for females. The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has recommended diagnostic testing for fragile X in symptomatic persons, women with ovarian dysfunction, and persons with tremor/ataxia syndrome. Although medical and scientific professionals do not currently recommend...
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