The NFXF Blog
CRISPR, a New Genome Editing Tool: Could it Work for Fragile X-Associated Syndromes?
Each year, the National Fragile X Foundation funds one or more summer student research fellowships at $2,500 each through the Summer Student Fellowship Research Fund [Note: now the Randi J. Hagerman Summer Scholar Research [...]
Rockefeller University: Potential new treatment for Fragile X targets one gene to affect many
Above: Mouse brains with Fragile X Syndrome (lower) lose the ability to regulate proteins like Brd4 (green). Photo from The Rockefeller University. A new publication in the journal Cell describes efforts by two groups at Rockefeller [...]
Thanks Margaret and Marty! The 2017 NFXF Lifetime Achievement Award
[mpc_textblock content_width="100"]We started November giving thanks for a couple who have spent a lifetime helping the Fragile X community. Margaret and Marty Israel have been volunteering for the Fragile X community for 37 years. On [...]
NFXF Survey: What Aspects Have the Greatest Impact on Lives of People with FXS?
The National Fragile X Foundation is conducting a short five-minute survey to find the aspects of Fragile X syndrome (FXS) that have the greatest impact on the lives of people with FXS and their families/caretakers. [...]
Fragile X Pumpkin Carving Contest
The First Annual Fragile X Pumpkin Carving Contest is here! The mission is to raise awareness of Fragile X by carving the NFXF X into a pumpkin and displaying it. The details: Carve a pumpkin [...]
Where is the Hope?
Getting a diagnosis is hard. It’s really hard. There has been nothing else like it in my life and I cannot imagine there ever will be. It made me sad … really sad.
Enter the 2017 Rare Artist Contest by EveryLife Foundation
EveryLife Foundation is holding the Rare Artist Art Contest and we encourage you to enter! All members of the rare disease community throughout the world – including patients, caregivers, family, researchers and medical professionals – are [...]
Target and Tommy Hilfiger introduce adaptive clothing for people with special needs
Both Target and Tommy Hilfiger are announcing new adaptive clothing to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. Target releases their adaptive clothing for children under their Cat & Jack brand. These clothes include removable [...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fragile X Syndrome: Co-Occurring Conditions and Current Treatment — Webinar
Individuals with a dual diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and autism have reported greater cognitive and behavioral impairment. With Dr. Walter E. Kaufmann.
Southeast Pennsylvania Brings Experts for a Great Conference!
It had been a while since Fragile X Southeast Pennsylvania held an educational conference and this one did not disappoint! Approximately fifty people gathered to hear Medical, Educational and Behavioral Interventions for Fragile X. We [...]
Honoring Margaret and Martin Israel with the NFXF Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Fragile X Foundation is pleased to announce that we will be honoring Margaret and Martin Israel as the recipients of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. An award presentation and celebration will be held in [...]
St. Louis Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary at the Mouse Races
The Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri hosted its 12th Annual Fragile X Mouse Races on Saturday, September 23rd. Nearly 150 guests enjoyed a fast-paced evening of Mouse Races, Mouse Roulette, and bidding on raffle [...]