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FXS Tips & Support for Traveling + Free Downloads
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Two Letters for Parents With a New Fragile X Syndrome Diagnosis
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Characterizing Populations Based on Proximity to a Fragile X Syndrome Specialty Clinic
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Congratulations to Our 2026 Jr. Investigators Awardees!
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A new study from the CDC and NFXF examines geographic access to Fragile X specialty care and identifies gaps in access to FXCRC clinics across the U.S.
Learn more about Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company conducting clinical trials to investigate potential treatments for rare diseases.
New research uncovers how gene expression, protein regulation, and synaptic pathways are altered in Fragile X syndrome and FXTAS, offering deeper insight into disease biology.
Survey results reveal strong interest in gene therapy for Fragile X syndrome, highlighting family perspectives, hopes, concerns, and future research needs.
Children with Fragile X syndrome struggle more to process and recognize word patterns in speech. Scans show their auditory brain regions — specifically the primary auditory cortex — don’t sync with speech sounds as strongly as other children do.
Learn what recent federal actions related to Olmstead, the ADA, and Section 504 mean for individuals with disabilities and Fragile X families.
Our 2026 NFXF awards are in! Learn more about each award and the respective awardees.
Travel can feel overwhelming — especially when routines change, environments are different, and there is a lot of unexpected input happening around you. We pulled together some resources to support your next trip.
Updates about recent federal policy discussions and what they may mean for Fragile X research, healthcare, education, and support services.


