A $100,000 FRAXA research grant awarded to Gabrielle Pouchelon, PhD, and Dimitri Dumontier, PhD, at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory fuels groundbreaking research on Fragile X syndrome. Their work focuses on understanding sensory sensitivities and developing a noninvasive screening method, a potential game-changer for families affected by Fragile X syndrome.
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A Tat-Conjugate Approach to Treat Fragile X Syndrome
Explore Turner Lab’s novel approach to developing definitive treatment for Fragile X syndrome with a Tat-conjugated, truncated FMRP protein. This innovative strategy aims to restore brain circuit function and reduce abnormal behaviors linked to Fragile X by directly addressing the cause of Fragile X: a missing protein.
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Pioneering Community-Based Drug Development for Fragile X Syndrome
Discover how FRAXA leverages Community-Based Drug Development to create impactful therapies for Fragile X syndrome. Join us as we reshape the future of rare disease treatment.
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Zynerba Is Now Recruiting for Phase 3 Clinical Trial (RECONNECT) Of Zygel with At-Home Option
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals is now recruiting for the RECONNECT Phase 3 clinical trial of Zygel, a potential treatment for Fragile X syndrome. The trial offers an at-home participation option, making it accessible for patients across the US, Australia, and the UK. Join us in this groundbreaking study and contribute to the future of Fragile X syndrome treatment.
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The Endocannabinoid System and Fragile X Syndrome
Explore groundbreaking research on the potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in modulating the endocannabinoid system for Fragile X syndrome therapy. Discover how CBD could change the natural course of Fragile X.
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Innovative Breakthrough in Fragile X Treatment: The Promise of Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) Therapy
This changes everything! FRAXA funded research introduces Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) Therapy, redefining Fragile X syndrome treatment and understanding.
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Unraveling Fragile X Syndrome: New Insights into FMR1 Gene Reactivation
Discover groundbreaking methods for reactivating the FMR1 gene in Fragile X syndrome. Dive into the transformational research and the implications of self-healing at a cellular level.
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Allos Pharma Advances Phase 3 Clinical Trial Design for Potential Fragile X Syndrome Treatment, Arbaclofen
Discover Allos Pharma’s advancements in a pivotal Phase 3 trial for Fragile X syndrome treatment, Arbaclofen. Learn how their FDA-informed trial design might finally bring hope to the Fragile X community.
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Breakthrough Discoveries in Fragile X Research: Insights from Special Banbury Meeting on Curative Therapies
Explore the latest breakthroughs in Fragile X research unveiled at the recent Banbury Meeting. Discover novel strategies, from gene therapy to protein replacement, that bring hope for curative therapies.
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Modeling Fragile X Syndrome using Multi-Region Human Brain Organoids
Discover groundbreaking research at UCI by Dr. Watanabe and Dr. Tsai. Using cutting-edge organoid technology, they’re modeling Fragile X brain function and advancing potential treatment testing.
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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. Contact Katie Clapp at FRAXA Research Foundation to learn how you can participate.
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Fragile X Syndrome and Cancer Research: Unexpected Links and Opportunities for Collaboration
Discover unexpected links between Fragile X Syndrome and cancer. Studies show people with Fragile X have much lower cancer rates. Explore new opportunities for collaboration in this promising research.
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Using Exosomes to Discover Fragile X Biomarkers
How can a blood test give an accurate picture of brain activity? With this grant from FRAXA, Dr. Martire and Dr. Boussadia will try to use unique particles called exosomes – which can travel from brain cells to the blood stream – to evaluate the effects treatments are having on the brain.
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FRAXA Investigator Lynne Maquat Awarded 2023 Gruber Genetics Prize
Dr. Maquat, 2023 Gruber Genetics Prize winner, discovered NMD, a key surveillance system in the body that protects against mistakes in gene expression. Her groundbreaking research has led to new therapies for Fragile X syndrome.
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Coming Together for Rare Disease Day 2023
Today, February 28, we mark Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and highlighting the need for continued research and collaboration. At FRAXA Research Foundation, we are committed to advancing research on Fragile X syndrome, one of the most common rare diseases worldwide.
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Sex-specific Learning Differences Found in Fragile X Patients, Mouse Model
Girls and women with Fragile X syndrome show different learning impairments relative to boys and men with the disease, a finding that was paralleled in a mouse model of the disease, a study found.
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Targeting Cognitive Function in Fragile X Syndrome
It has long been assumed that the differences between males and females with Fragile X were simply a matter of degree, with males being more severely affected. But gender differences may be far reaching. This team is working to understand imbalances in how the brain’s neurons transmit signals, with a focus on how differently males and females learn and experience anxiety. They are studying two neuronal pathways which are promising targets for treatment.
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Validating Novel Inhibitors of ERK Signalling to Treat Fragile X Syndrome
One promising treatment approach for Fragile X syndrome is to inhibit on a neuronal pathway, ERK. ERK inhibitors are also being studied as treatments for other disorders including autism.
This team has conducted pilot studies showing that ERK inhibitors are very effective in reversing signs of disease in Fragile X mice. With this grant from FRAXA they will take the next steps toward possible clinical trials of an ERK inhibitor for individuals who have Fragile X syndrome.
A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 Research Prospects
This holiday season you proved that the adage “actions speak louder than words” is entirely accurate. We sincerely appreciate your gifts in action. FRAXA supporters came out in full force to meet the generous $100,000 challenge offered on Giving Tuesday.
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Meet Ryder!
Meet #FriendofFRAXA Ryder! If you would like to nominate someone as a #FriendofFRAXA, we welcome all who have been touched by Fragile X, including friends, grandparents, siblings, professionals and companions alike to become a #FriendofFRAXA with the goal of putting a face to Fragile X for those who may not know someone directly.
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10 Year Vision for Fragile X Research – Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis & Dr. Patricia Cogram
In this video we hear from FRAXA Investigators Dr. Patricia Cogram, Professor at the University of Chile, and Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, Professor at Rush University Medical Center as they reflect on the progress that has been made and visualize what they see happening in the next 10 years for people living with Fragile X syndrome.
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Developmental Motor Phenotype in Fragile X Syndrome
One of the lesser known signs of Fragile X is unsteady walking. This is also very easy to evaluate in the clinic: no blood tests are required! With a $100,000 grant from FRAXA Research Foundation, this team will develop objective new outcome measures of gait for future treatment trials and also to see if exercise could improve other symptoms of Fragile X.
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$269,774 Raised for Fragile X Research on #GivingTuesday
Thank you very much for being a part of yet another fantastic and historic #GivingTuesday! FRAXA raised a total of $269,774 with our matching contributions!! This is incredible. Our work would be impossible without you.
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A Note of Thanks and Hope on This Giving Tuesday
Why is Fragile X research so important? Every advance in Fragile X brings us all closer to discovering treatments for autism and other brain disorders. We are truly grateful to everyone who has helped FRAXA fund groundbreaking research. Thanks to you, we have hope.
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Clinical Trial Results Reported for Phase 3 CONNECT-FX Study of Zygel™
Results have just been published from Zynerba Pharmaceuticals’s phase 3 clinical trial of Zygel™ in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. In this trial, 212 children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years were given Zygel or placebo for 12 weeks.
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