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Thursday, 11 December 2008 |
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By MIKE SELVON
 The most common characteristic of Fragile X syndrome is mental retardation, which is also true of kids with Down syndrome and autism. In fact, Fragile X is said to be the leading cause of Autism. More specifically, Fragile X is caused by a faulty genetic code that fails to pass on protein synthesis information.
Physical features like large heads, prominent foreheads and chins, loose joints, large testicles and protruding ears, may not develop until puberty. In some cases, the parents are carriers of this mutation but it doesn't necessarily mean the symptoms will show up or that they will be passed on to their children.
Physical characteristics of Fragile X resemble signs of Down syndrome, with features like pronounced chins and foreheads, large heads and long ears that protrude from the head. Long faces, connective tissue problems, flat feet, ear infections, being double-jointed, having enlarged testicles and problematic menstrual cycles are other common physical symptoms.
These features are more common for males over 10 and women who have gone through puberty. The classic long face, prominent ears and enlarged testes |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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By Dominic Donaldson
 Attending B-School or Business School as it is more formerly known, and studying for you MBA is a sure fire way of cutting it in the Business world. Learning about economics, marketing and management from a top business school will help you carve a healthy career path. With so many things to consider though, regarding where and what to study, here's a few pointers to help you on your way.
Enrolling at Business School is not a decision to be taken lightly. Apart from the years of hard work ahead, you will also need to make a substantial financial investment and the higher the ranking of the school, the more you should expect to pay. Attending one of the top schools could set you back about 45,000 GBP. For this reason alone, it has to be a decision you are totally sure about.
However should you decide to go for it, you will almost certainly find your investment pays off. If you are lucky enough to be accepted at one of the top business schools in the world, then you are almost |
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