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

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 people with Down ...

Movement is at the heart of Hilgenkamp's life, as well as her life's work over the past 20 years helping adults with Down syndrome. "Physical activity isn't just a hobby, it is a basic human need ...

The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical ...

Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that adds an extra chromosome 21 to a baby's normal 46 chromosomes at birth. This extra chromosome causes delays in physical growth, adversely affects ...

"This is the first time I can pick a number that's not just close to my heart, but close to a lot of people's hearts," Jake Burger, a CBC graduate, ...

The Down's Syndrome Association estimates about 40,000 ... They must agree having the baby would pose a greater risk to the physical or mental health of the woman than a termination.

In addition to portraying some physical characteristics of a person with Down’s syndrome, the Barbie’s clothing and accessories carry special meaning. Hong Kong dance academy provides arts ...