Researchers have recently discovered a progressive
neurodegenerative condition — resulting in tremor, balance
problems, and dementia — which may affect as many as one in
3,000 men. This condition has now been associated with the same
gene that causes fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable
form of mental retardation. From the American Academy of
Neurology : Same gene found to cause mental retardation in
children, neurodegenerative condition in older males Embargoed
for release until 2 P.M. HT (or 7 P.M. ET), Wednesday, April 2,
2003 HONOLULU, HI ? Researchers have recently discovered a
progressive neurodegenerative condition — resulting in tremor,
balance problems, and dementia — which may affect as many as one
in 3,000 men. This condition has now been associated with the
same gene that causes fragile X syndrome, the most common
heritable form of mental retardation. Findings of this study are
being presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual
Meeting in Honolulu, March 29-April 5, 2003. Remarka