Comments on: National Fragile X Awareness Day

By: Sueblimely

Sueblimely — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:11:57 +0000

An interesting point about breeding stronger humans Marisa - as more research is done into problem genes the more is learned about the working of genes in general.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:36:50 +0000

Thanks for sharing this. Haven’t heard of the term until now.

It’s sad and ironic to acknowledge that human evolution, thus gene mutation, takes us to the more fragile state instead — but who knows? As our planet grows weaker as well, these genes might help breed the strongest humans in the coming age ahead. Just as how Neanderthals would see us now as the weaker humans.

By: Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:16:23 +0000

Very interesting Sue. I had never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.

By: Sueblimely

Sueblimely — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:28:02 +0000

I am pleased that you found this useful. Most people have heard of Down’s Syndrome the most common cause of genetic disability yet Fragile X is the 2nd most common and so many know nothing about it. It is likely because the typical facial features of Fragile X tend not to be apparent until a child is older - longer face, more prominent jaw - and even then these features are not out of the ordinary within the general population.

Journeyer - please suggest to your cousin that she joins in the forums on the FX Aust site once I get them up and running, which will be in the next few weeks. It will be good to have a place where Australians affected by FX can get together.

rhubarb - I do not know a lot about Rett Syndrome but I am trying to develop a very comprehensive list of links on the FX site to as many Australian disability services and resources I can. If you want to contact me (via contact form on my site) we could perhaps talk about ways you could find support and information online.

By: rhubarb

rhubarb — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:54:22 +0000

Great post, thanks so much for this. We, too, are touched by Fragile X. For us, it is Rett Syndrome. There is so little information available that gives clear and understanding information for people. your post came at theperfect time for me. Many thanks.

By: Journeyer

Journeyer — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:04:41 +0000

Very interesting. My cousin’s son has Fragile X. I am only aware of the very basics of the condition, but will head over to the Fragile X Assn of Aust to read up some more. I do know that my cousin’s family deals with some unbelievable challenges, not just with their son’s disabilities but also with the support they require as carers. Thanks for providing some more insight.