Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that is a leading cause of autism spectrum disorder. The fmr1 gene encodes an RNA binding protein called Fragile X Mental Retardation protein (FMRP). Loss of gene function results in the loss of this protein. While much research has been done to increase our understanding of the […]
B05: RNAi of the fmr1 gene of the cricket Acheta domesticus: Impact on male agonistic behavior
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a leading cause of inherited mental disability and autism spectrum disorders. An increased number of CGG repeats (>200) in the fmr1gene results in a loss of the gene’s protein product, Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP), resulting in neural deficits and impaired learning and social behaviors. Our goal was to […]