It is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division result in an extra full or even partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical ...

The combination of medical advancement with educational backing and societal acceptance allows individuals with Down syndrome ...

The flowerpot snake, one of the world's smallest snakes, has some unusual distinctions. Also known as the Brahminy blind ...

While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down syndrome — some people don’t believe it. “At the ...

World Down Syndrome Day is observed every year on March 21 to raise awareness and promote the inclusion and well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that occurs when ...

How do scientists find their way around a chromosome? With chromosome maps called idiograms, researchers can pinpoint the locations of genes and locate abnormal gene forms. Aa Aa Aa Most ...

24, 2024 — Researchers have identified a gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome, a condition that results from an additional copy of chromosome 21. Reducing the overactivity of this ...

It is observed on March 21 to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21 chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome.

A chromosome is a single, long molecule of DNA. These highly organized structures store genetic information in living organisms. Small sections of the chromosome, called genes, code for the RNA ...

To mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Fox News contributor Tom Shillue headed to Times Square to speak with a father of a girl with Down syndrome about common misperceptions.

This genetic disorder occurs when part of chromosome 15 passed down by the father gets deleted. At the same time, the maternal imprinted genes are overexpressed. A child with Prader-Willi is ...