Why is there so much variability among male and female Fragile X carriers? There are a number of factors involved. Because the Fragile X gene is X-linked, gender plays a big role in determining who might show symptoms. Male premutation carriers, because they have only one X chromosome, are much more commonly affected by FXTAS than are female carriers.
October is a time that draws the attention of the nation on critical issues related to disability employment, bringing awareness to a subject that we know has importance all year round. We know many individuals living with Fragile X want to work and though some do, not everyone who wants a job has found one that best fits their strengths and skillsets. We are determined to help you educate yourself on the supports that exist and how to best advocate for you or your loved ones needs in the workplace.
Read and share the latest edition of the Fragile X Advocacy Newsletter with your Members of Congress offices!
NFXF Executive Director, Hilary Rosselot, and Advocacy Ambassador, Dillon Kelley, attended the CEO Commission for Disability Employment’s Employment Summit and Hill Day in September 2024. It was an inspiring, action-packed few days, and they are excited to share more about their experience and why it matters to the Fragile X community.
We asked our 2024 NFXF-funded Randi J Hagerman Summer Scholars to summarize their summer project in a 15-minute video presentation, and here they are!
Use our customizable "About Me" template to help describe Fragile X to your schoolmates or colleagues.
Listen to Carly Dolan, Jill Dolan, David Tillman, and Tamaro Hudson share their Xtraordinary stories during our Keynote at the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference.
Here's a message from our friends at Harmony Biosciences in advance of the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference.
In June 2024, NIH published RFA-HD-25-002: Centers for Collaborative Research in Fragile X and FMR1-Associated Conditions. If you or someone you know are researching FXS and/or FMR1-associated conditions, this could be a great funding opportunity for you!
Read and share the latest edition of the Fragile X Advocacy Newsletter with your Members of Congress offices!
New family-friendly content is available that will provide families and other caregivers with a better understanding of the possible causes of aggressive behavior along with recommendations for how to respond during and following an aggressive incident.
Two FORWARD papers published in American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A , were the top 10 most-cited papers published during the 2022-2023 period!
Over the past six months, the Harmony team has worked alongside their colleagues at Zynerba and the RECONNECT trial to create and deepen existing ties with members of the Fragile X syndrome (FXS) community.
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Authors: David Hessl, PhD, Karina Mandujano Rojas, BS, Emilio Ferrer, PhD, Glenda Espinal, BS, Jessica Famula, MS, Andrea Schneider, PhD, Randi Hagerman, MD, Flora Tassone, PhD, and Susan M. Rivera, PhD Summary: People with [...]
