Dr. Jessica Klusek and Dr. Laura Friedman has published a new article in the Journal of Neurolinguistics titled “Semantic and syntactic language differences associated with the FMR1 premutation genotype.” A subgroup of women with the FMR1 premutation produce language differences. This study examined language skills of 109 women the FMR1 premutation and 109 women without the FMR1 premutation. Women completed tasks where they… Read more »
Our Ph.D candidate Thomas Christensen Received NFXF funding from NFXF for his project proposal titled, “Exploring Social Determinants of Health and the FMR1 Premutation Symptomology in Women”. The funding from NFXF is part of the Randi J. Hagerman Summer Scholars Research Awards Program. Congratulations, Thomas!
Dr. Laura Friedman and Dr. Jessica Klusek published a study on vocal quality within women with the FMR1 premutation. Vocal quality is an indicator of motor function, as voice is controlled by the coordination of many muscles in the face, neck, and abdomen. Findings indicated that women with the FMR1 premutation had lower voices (lower pitch) and their voices were less… Read more »