New clue found for Fragile X syndrome-epilepsy link

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 17:00 in Health & Medicine

Individuals with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, often develop epilepsy, but so far the underlying causes are unknown. Researchers have now discovered a potential mechanism that may contribute to the link between epilepsy and fragile X syndrome.

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