Fragile X Research Q&A: Dr. Berry-Kravis on the RECONNECT Trial
Fragile X Research Q&A with Dr. Berry-Kravis on RECONNECT results, placebo effects, outcome measures, methylation, and research directions for families.
RECONNECT Trial Results: ZYN002 Does Not Meet Primary Endpoint in Fragile X
Harmony Biosciences announced that the Phase 3 RECONNECT trial of ZYN002 in Fragile X syndrome failed to meet its primary endpoint.
Fragile X Research Update: A Turning Point for Treatments and Curative Approaches
Fragile X research is at a turning point. FRAXA is funding ASO therapy and CRISPR-based gene reactivation to target the root cause of Fragile X.
BK Channel Openers: From FRAXA Seed Funding to Big Pharma Investment and Trials
See how FRAXA’s early grants propelled Fragile X research from lab discoveries to industry momentum, with partners advancing therapies into trials.
Cognitive Rigidity: a Hallmark of Fragile X and Autism
Cognitive rigidity shapes daily life in Fragile X, driving anxiety and repetitive behaviors. Learn its impact on treatment and independence.
Shionogi’s EXPERIENCE Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Zatolmilast in Fragile X Syndrome
Learn more about Shionogi’s EXPERIENCE clinical trials for adults and adolescents with Fragile X syndrome, FRAXA’s role, and the open-label extension of these trials.
Fragile X Syndrome Research in 2025: FRAXA Announces New Grants & Promising Leads
Fragile X syndrome research is advancing in 2025 with new FRAXA-funded grants supporting breakthrough science, therapy platforms, and clinical tools.
UMass Chan Medical School Licenses RNA-Based Therapy to QurAlis, Advancing a New Era in Fragile X Treatment
UMass Chan Medical School licenses RNA-based Fragile X treatment approach using ASOs to QurAlis, moving gene-targeted therapy closer to clinical trials.
Harvard’s Dr. Jeannie Lee Wins $1M Award to Develop Gene Reactivation Therapy for Fragile X
Dr. Jeannie Lee wins $1M Blavatnik Award to advance FMR1 gene reactivation therapy for Fragile X, building on years of FRAXA-funded research.
New Research Targets NMDA Receptor – A Key Player in Brain Communication and Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome research identifies NMDA receptor as a promising treatment target, with drugs already in trials offering faster paths to human studies.
Fragile X and PDE Inhibitors: A Promising Path Forward for Brain Disorders
Fragile X syndrome research shows PDE inhibitors may improve brain function and behavior, with promise for related neurodevelopmental disorders.
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.
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.
GEXVal and FRAXA Collaborate to Advance Fragile X Research with Phase 2a Trial
GEXVal and FRAXA collaborate to advance Fragile X research with the Phase 2a trial of GXV-001, supported by AMED’s funding program.
BK Channel Openers: A New Hope for Fragile X Treatment – Insights from Kaerus Bioscience CEO Robert Ring
Kaerus Bioscience’s BK channel openers for Fragile X syndrome are advancing through Phase 1 trials, offering hope for new treatments with FRAXA’s continued support.
NPR Spotlights Zatolmilast: A Potential Breakthrough for Fragile X Syndrome
NPR spotlights zatolmilast, a promising investigational drug to treat Fragile X syndrome. Families report life-changing improvements in learning and independence.
Marvel Biosciences Partners with FRAXA to Test MB204 for Fragile X Syndrome
Marvel Biosciences and FRAXA Research Foundation are collaborating to test MB204, a promising new treatment for Fragile X which targets adenosine receptors.
QurAlis and UMass Chan Advance Fragile X Syndrome Treatment using ASOs (Antisense Oligonucleotides)
Explore how QurAlis and UMass Chan are revolutionizing Fragile X syndrome treatment using advanced ASO technology, setting new standards in therapeutic development.
Fragile X Treatment Target Emerges from Neurolixis & FRAXA Collaboration
A new treatment target for Fragile X syndrome has emerged from multiple research labs and a pharmaceutical startup. Neurolixis, a FRAXA pharma partner, has announced a new Fragile X development program.
Exploring Advances Fragile X Research: Comprehensive Webinar Highlights – May 2024
Discover the latest in Fragile X research with insights from our May 2024 webinar. Learn about new FRAXA grants, key clinical trials, and scientific updates that are shaping the future of Fragile X syndrome treatments.
BK Channel Openers: A New Drug for Fragile X Is Ready for Clinical Trials
Discover the promising new BK channel opener, SPG601, now entering clinical trials for Fragile X syndrome. Learn about its potential to restore synaptic function and address core symptoms.
Harmony Biosciences Phase 3 Clinical Trial (RECONNECT) with At-Home Option
Harmony Biosciences’ RECONNECT Phase 3 trial of ZYN002 offered an at-home participation option. Unfortunately the trial reported negative results.
FRAXA Research Foundation Joins COMBINEDBrain Consortium for Fragile X Biomarker Research
Help accelerate research on Fragile X syndrome biomarkers by contributing samples to the COMBINEDBrain Consortium’s project.
Renewed Hope: Navigating Towards a Cure for Fragile X Syndrome
Discover how Dr. Peter Todd’s latest Fragile X Syndrome research offers hope for advanced treatments and a possible cure, marking a new era in FXS therapy.