Introduction: reminiscing on models and modeling

This chapter answers three basic questions, which are: (1) Why build models, (2) why build models of fragile X syndrome, and (3) what has been learned from the models of fragile X syndrome that have been made? The first question is used to frame the other two questions, providing the appropriate con...

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Published inResults and problems in cell differentiation Vol. 54; p. 1
Main Author Denman, Robert B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 2012
Subjects
Animals
Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein - genetics
Fragile X Syndrome
Humans
Models, Theoretical
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Summary:This chapter answers three basic questions, which are: (1) Why build models, (2) why build models of fragile X syndrome, and (3) what has been learned from the models of fragile X syndrome that have been made? The first question is used to frame the other two questions, providing the appropriate context by which the rest of the book should be examined. Of necessity the last two questions are only addressed briefly, and from one man's point of view, as they contain the subject matter of the entirety of the book. Thus, the reader is introduced to the various topics under review and urged to read for him/herself their contents, drawing such conclusions as he/she thinks are warranted.
ISSN:0080-1844
DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-21649-7_1