Discovering Effective Treatments & A Cure for Fragile X Syndrome
Your support enables FRAXA Research Foundation to fund groundbreaking research and life-changing clinical trials.
How Does FRAXA Help?
FRAXA’s mission is to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome. We directly fund research grants and fellowships at top universities around the world. We partner with biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, large and small, to bridge the gap between research discoveries and actual treatments.
Every member of our staff and Board of Directors is a parent of one or more children with Fragile X, making our commitment to this cause deeply personal.
Treatments for Fragile X are likely to help people affected by autism, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities. It affects 1 in 4,000 boys and 1 in 8,000 girls worldwide.
Fragile X syndrome occurs when a single gene on the X chromosome shuts down. This gene makes a protein needed for normal brain development. In FXS it does not work properly, the protein is not made, and the brain does not develop as it should.
Symptoms of Fragile X syndrome can include developmental delays, social anxiety, and learning disabilities, which vary between individuals.
The Latest from FRAXA
Advancing Curative Therapy for Fragile X Syndrome: Turner Lab Secures $1M Grant
Fragile X syndrome research accelerates as the Turner Lab secures $1M to expand FRAXA-funded work on curative therapy targeting the missing FMRP protein.
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FRAXA-Funded Research Explores ISRIB as a Potential Treatment for Fragile X
ISRIB for Fragile X syndrome is being studied as a potential treatment to restore brain function and social behavior. Researchers investigate its effects.
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Help Direct Millions in Fragile X Research Funding – DOD Seeks Reviewers
The DOD’s Fragile X syndrome research program seeks reviewers to help evaluate funding applications. No science background needed—apply by March 7!
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Fragile X Family Conversations: Sharing, Learning, Supporting
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FRAXA's Impact to Date
$35.2M
Direct Investment in Fragile X Research
41
Teams Actively Researching Fragile X Syndrome
38
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Partners
645
Fragile X Research Grants Awarded