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
Pokémon Tournament Twitch Stream Raises $2,100 for FRAXA
Twitch streamer Zae hosted a Pokémon charity tournament that raised $2,100 for the FRAXA Research Foundation and Fragile X research — uniting a global community through gaming for a cause.
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METTL3 Inhibitors and FDA-Approved Drugs in a New Fragile X Treatment Strategy Using Organoids
Researchers are testing METTL3 inhibitors and FDA-approved drugs in brain organoids to explore new pathways for treating Fragile X and related disorders.
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Celebrating 20 Years of the Fragile X Poker Run in Sparta, NC
The 20th Annual Fragile X Poker Run in Sparta, NC celebrated two decades of community, music, and fundraising for Fragile X research.
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Southern California Bowling Family Fun Day
Titan Student Union, 800 North State College Boulevard Fullerton, CA 92831
Patrick’s PALS 30th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Community Celebration
the TRACK at new balance, 91 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
World Fragile X Day
FRAXA's Impact to Date
$37.8M
Direct Investment in Fragile X Research
47
Teams Actively Researching Fragile X Syndrome
33
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Partners
656
Fragile X Research Grants Awarded