As he read through the literature, he began to notice overlaps between Down syndrome and more severe genetic disorders that stem from over-producing interferons—molecules that open the innate immune ...

It took more than 50 years for Marthe Gautier to set the record straight about her discovery of the genetic cause of Down ...

Three copies of Chromosome 18 are known to cause Edwards Syndrome, a condition associated with more severe health issues than Down syndrome. With an incidence of less than one case in 3,000 births ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of ...

A century after Down syndrome was first described, scientists discovered that the root cause of this disorder is a condition called trisomy 21. What strides in research have been made since then?

The child “suffered from severe loss (of) hearing and had serious ... determined the sex of the young Neanderthal. People with Down syndrome can lead a long life today, but it was surprising ...

Around 10 families took part in the event, this marks the 4th year for the annual gathering in Hendersonville.

Keith Alberstadt is a stand-up comedian who has appeared on television shows like “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and ...

An exciting fashion show was hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma on Friday and included a special ...

In some severe cases, issues such as those affecting ... The average life expectancy for a person with Down's syndrome is between 50 and 60 - with a small number of people living into their ...