The absence of FMRP disrupts synaptic plasticity, leading to intellectual disabilities, social and communication impairments, and other neurodevelopmental issues seen in individuals with Fragile X syndrome (Brouwer et al., 2009; Willemsen et al., 2004; Darnell et al., 2001; Willemsen et al., 2011). The gene discussed is FMR1; the disease is fragile X syndrome.