The national nonprofit organization partners with universities and biomedical and pharmaceutical companies to support research grants and fellowships. Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities, affecting 1 in 4,000 boys and 1 in 8,000 girls worldwide. FRAXA also supports families affected by Fragile X and raises awareness of the disease. The research funded by FRAXA has the potential to advance understanding of other brain disorders like autism and Alzheimer's disease. Despite its high prevalence, Fragile X research is underfunded, making FRAXA's mission crucial.