A recent theory about the basis for fragile X syndrome is now validated in a mouse model. The findings point the way to treatment options targeting group 1 metabotropic glutamate receptors.
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Bassell, G., Gross, C. Reducing glutamate signaling pays off in fragile X. Nat Med 14, 249–250 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0308-249
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