Welcome to AXYS! We are happy to offer assistance and support.
AXYS, also known as the Association for X and Y Chromosome Variations, is a nonprofit advocacy, education, and support organization for individuals with X and Y chromosome variations and their families. The X and Y chromosome variations, also known in medical terms as “supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidies” (SCAs), involve variations in the number and type of X and Y chromosomes.
X and Y Chromosome Variations include the genetic conditions:
• 47,XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome)
• 47,XYY (Jacobs Syndrome)
• 47,XXX (Trisomy X or Triple X Syndrome)
• 48,XXYY (XXYY Syndrome) and 48,XXXY
• 48,XXXX and 49,XXXXX
• 49,XXXXY
• and all related mosaic and other variations
Welcome to AXYS! We are happy to offer assistance and support.
AXYS, also known as the Association for X and Y Chromosome Variations, is a nonprofit advocacy, education, and support organization for individuals with X and Y chromosome variations and their families. The X and Y chromosome variations, also known in medical terms as “supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidies” (SCAs), involve variations in the number and type of X and Y chromosomes.
X and Y Chromosome Variations include the genetic conditions:
• 47,XXY (Klinefelter Syndrome)
• 47,XYY (Jacobs Syndrome)
• 47,XXX (Trisomy X or Triple X Syndrome)
• 48,XXYY (XXYY Syndrome) and 48,XXXY
• 48,XXXX and 49,XXXXX
• 49,XXXXY
• and all related mosaic and other variations
The Mission of AXYS is to help individuals with one or more extra X and/or Y chromosomes and their families to lead fuller, more productive lives.
AXYS fulfills this mission through:
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Education that provides current, scientifically accurate information for our constituents, for health care and social services professionals, and for the general public
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Support and advocacy geared to the needs of individuals and their families in navigating new diagnoses and throughout the lifespan
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Promoting the development of clinical resources including the AXYS Clinic and Research Consortium, a network of nineteen centers providing diagnosis and treatment for the population living with X and Y chromosome variations
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Supporting research studies to advance knowledge about sex chromosome aneuploidy and to improve treatment options
The Mission of AXYS is to help individuals with one or more extra X and/or Y chromosomes and their families to lead fuller, more productive lives.
AXYS fulfills this mission through:
-
Education that provides current, scientifically accurate information for our constituents, for health care and social services professionals, and for the general public
-
Support and advocacy geared to the needs of individuals and their families in navigating new diagnoses and throughout the lifespan
-
Promoting the development of clinical resources including the AXYS Clinic and Research Consortium, a network of nineteen centers providing diagnosis and treatment for the population living with X and Y chromosome variations
-
Supporting research studies to advance knowledge about sex chromosome aneuploidy and to improve treatment options
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Resources
AXYS supports individuals and families affected by X&Y chromosome variations through in-person and online groups that provide shared experiences, resources, and educational opportunities.
Browse a selection of open studies you can join to help advance X&Y chromosome variation research.
Since 2015, the scientists and researchers of the AXYS Clinic and Research Consortium (ACRC) collaborate, share information, and explore opportunities to participate in joint research projects. In addition, AXYS organizes annual meetings of the consortium where members meet to discuss topics important to the X&Y variation community.
Knowledge is power. Our research focuses on educating the public about X & Y Chromosome Variations. Watch these available videos to learn more about the challenges we face and the solutions we’re developing through research. Missed past conferences held by AXYS? Videos of recorded presentations can also be found here.
Resources
AXYS supports individuals and families affected by X&Y chromosome variations through in-person and online groups that provide shared experiences, resources, and educational opportunities.
Browse a selection of open studies you can join to help advance X&Y chromosome variation research.
Since 2015, the scientists and researchers of the AXYS Clinic and Research Consortium (ACRC) collaborate, share information, and explore opportunities to participate in joint research projects. In addition, AXYS organizes annual meetings of the consortium where members meet to discuss topics important to the X&Y variation community.
Knowledge is power. Our research focuses on educating the public about X & Y Chromosome Variations. Watch these available videos to learn more about the challenges we face and the solutions we’re developing through research. Missed past conferences held by AXYS? Videos of recorded presentations can also be found here.
News
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A collection of research articles and other news from the X&Y chromosome variation community.
News
See the most recent AXYS monthly newsletter and an archive of previous newsletters.
Sign up to have it sent directly to your inbox every month.
A collection of research articles and other news from the X&Y chromosome variation community.