The Euro-MRX Consortium is a cooperative organization of six European institutes. These institutes have years of experience in research into the genetic background of mental retardation. Together with a number of associate research groups, the Consortium now puts all its effort into the EURO-MRX project.

The goal of this project is to identify new genes which play a role in the development of mental retardation, in addition to the 14 genes knon to date. By investigating the biological function of these genes, we hope to accomplish the following:

• Increase the possibilities for DNA diagnostics on MRX
• Improve the support for patients and their families
• Increase the knowledge of the functioning of the human brain

The results of the research of the EURO-MRX project will made available to patients and their families, by keeping in close contact with patient organizations and the like.