New Department of Defense Grant to Study Fragile X Syndrome in Human Cells

A new study will characterize human stem cell models of fragile X syndrome (FXS) to better understand the mechanisms behind FXS symptoms and how those may inform the search for effective therapies. The study, which will be supported by a three-million-dollar U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) grant, will be led by Xinyu Zhao professor of neuroscience, and Anita Bhattacharyya, assistant professor of cell and regenerative biology. Both are also Waisman Center investigators and Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine members. Read more