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fragile

adjective Referring to or characterised by fragility; frail.
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The aim of this publication is to report a family affected by fragile X syndrome and contribute to the Colombian epidemiology of this syndrome.
Sindrome X fragil en una Familia Colombiana
Why did God choose such a fragile way to send His Son to earth?
A fragile gift
Fragile X syndrome results from mutations in the FMR1 gene, which blocks expression of the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP), an important protein in GABA synthesis.
Ovid Therapeutics' OV101 for the treatment of Fragile X syndrome was granted orphan drug designation by the FDA
Dr Mike Tranfaglia, medical director and chief scientific officer of FRAXA Research Foundation, commented: "We are excited about the potential of AUT00206 as a treatment for Fragile X.
Autifony Therapeutics granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for AUT00206
2 points, Tunisia is considered to be less fragile than Egypt (36th), Turkey (64th) and Libya (23rd), Syria (5th), Algeria (77th) and Morocco (84th).
Tunisia is less fragile than Turkey and Morocco (Study)
There is a strong stigma associated with being the carrier of the genetic makeup that gives rise to Fragile X and people affected by this condition often face serious problems in their social lives.
Fragile X Society Organizes Upcoming Events in 2017 to Spread Awareness on Fragile X Syndrome
The report outlines a a strategic, systemic, selective, and sustained approach to fragile states.
United States : U.S Leadership Necessary to help Stabilize 'Fragile States' Fueling Global Disorder
The AfDB is investing more resources to address fragility, as evidenced during ADF-13, which saw the amount of resources allocated to fragile situations increase.
Over 56m people require humanitarian assistance
The drug candidate, called mavoglurant, had shown promise in mice with a genetic condition similar to fragile X.
Drug candidate fails to improve symptoms of fragile X syndrome
USPRwire, Mon Feb 01 2016] Global Markets Direct's, 'Fragile X Syndrome - Pipeline Review, H2 2015', provides an overview of the Fragile X Syndrome's therapeutic pipeline.
New Study: Fragile X Syndrome - Pipeline Review, H2 2015
Still, given the multiple sources of fragility and the reinforcing interactions among them, fragile countries find it very difficult to build resilience, the study added.
Inclusion, governance, fiscal space can help overcome fragility, says IMF
London, June 27 ( ANI ): The newly born nation, South Sudan, reportedly features on top of the list of most fragile states in this year's index released by a leading US-based research institute.
South Sudan tops list of world's most fragile states

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