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A Fragile X Treatment May Be On The Horizon
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:11:24
Publish Date: 2021-05-06 08:10:22
Description: Katie Clapp and Michael Tranfaglia's son was born with a genetic disorder that affects brain development. It makes it hard to learn language and basic daily tasks and often is accompanied by a host of other disorders. To help find a cure, they started a foundation and raised research money. After several setbacks, one treatment is showing promise. NPR neuroscience reporter Jon Hamilton tells Emily Kwong the story.
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