Fragile X: The Basic Facts
 
 
What Is It?
Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment. It is also the most common known cause of autism.
The Cause:
One gene in the brain is shut down, causing Fragile X. This one gene stops producing a protein necessary for development. 1 in 259 women and 1 in 800 men carry Fragile X and could pass it to their children.

Research News
 
 
Research breakthroughs
FRAXA is funding a clinical trial of a new treatment designed specifically to improve learning and memory. In addition, an exciting new theory was announced in July.
Clinical Trial of AMPAkines
The mGluR Theory

 
Our Mission @ FRAXA
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FRAXA's mission is to find effective treatments and a cure for all children and adults with Fragile X.
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FRAXA has funded over $7.5 million in grants and fellowships at universities around the world.
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FRAXA was founded by parents in 1994 and is still run by parents. Our overhead expenses are tiny. Join our worldwide volunteer network.


Recent Research Awards
mGluR Theory
tadpoles
repairing the gene
protein synthesis
targets of the Fragile X protein
AMPAkines trial

Click on the researchers name for a full description
Click here for a complete list.


FRAXA consistently dedicates the vast majority of financial resources to direct research, dedicated to finding a cure for Fragile X.

To find out more about how FRAXA works to minimize overhead expenses and maximize research funding, take a look at the FRAXA mission and history. Help us by donating.
 





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