Scripps Florida fights autism with research in Palm Beach County
by: The Scripps Research Institute on Monday, February 01 2010While the number of children affected with autism continues to rise, Scripps scientists in Jupiter, FL have uncovered a new gene that they believe could be a significant contributor to the leading known cause of the disease.
The gene, known as FMR4, may contribute to the development of fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited mental retardation, including such autistic-like behaviors as
- social anxiety,
- poor eye contact, and
- hand biting.
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Nonprofits: Save Big Money on Software with TechSoup
by: Legal Aid Society PBC on Thursday, January 14 2010
P.E.A.C.E. tackles affordable housing in PBC in County Commission Chambers and wins!
by: P.E.A.C.E. on Wednesday, January 13 2010
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