A note from Cathy:
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder, caused by an abnormality in an X chromosome.
All females have two X chromosomes and males have an X and Y. In children with Fragile X, the effected X chromosome has a repeat of some of the genetic information, sometimes referred to as a genetic “stutter.” A simple blood test is available to diagnose pre-conception concerns in cases where there is a family history of Fragile X.
I don’t usually post the feature writing I do, but I was so taken with Austin that I thought you guys would enjoy reading about him and his remarkable family.
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