CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Every year on July 22, FRAXA Research Foundation and partners celebrate World Fragile X Day with communities around the world. Join Us! World Fragile X Day celebrates families impacted by Fragile X and highlights advancements of research to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure.

Detailed explanation-2: -On July 22nd, many iconic landmarks across the globe will likely be lit up in teal blue, the awareness color for Fragile X syndrome.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder. FXS is caused by changes in a gene called Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1). FMR1 usually makes a protein called FMRP that is needed for brain development. People who have FXS do not make this protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gene Therapy & Protein Replacement Studies FRAXA is funding efforts to fix Fragile X at the most basic level, by reactivating the silenced FMR1 gene. We’re funding groundbreaking studies using the latest technologies like CRISPR to restore the function of the Fragile X gene in boys and girls with the full mutation.