Are neurobehavioural and neuromotor impairments associated with FMR1 gene expansion? [ 2011-01-01 - 2014-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Joanne Fielding (Chief Investigator) A/Prof Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis (Chief Investigator) A/Prof Sylvia Metcalfe (Chief Investigator) A/Prof Julian Trollor (Chief Investigator) Dr Anna Hackett (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Are neurobehavioural and neuromotor impairments associated with FMR1 gene expansion? The gene that causes Fragile X syndrome is found at the end of the X chromosome and is present in all humans. In many cases there is a small to medium change in this gene that may cause psychological and motor difficulties in later adulthood. The core aim of this project is to identify early age-related changes that would indicate later neurological decline.

Funding Amount $400,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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