The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by researchers at UCL, the Francis Crick Institute and MRC Harwell Institute.

In Iceland, almost all diagnosed Down syndrome pregnancies are aborted after prenatal testing. These abortions are eugenic in both intent and effect — that is, their purpose is to eliminate a ...

Those with Down syndrome are born with an extra chromosome that carries a gene pivotal to causing Alzheimer's. The gene produces a protein that causes a buildup of plaques in the brain.

Jerome Lejeune Foundation president Daniel Schreck joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the organization’s work researching Down Syndrome, and to share a personal story about how a ...

A disturbing trend has emerged where AI is being used to create Instagram influencers with Down syndrome to promote adult content on platforms like OnlyFans and Fanvue. This practice, which ...

The Barcelona Open delivered the perfect serve for inclusion in elite tennis on Friday by providing youngster Alessandra Bonomi the platform to become the first ball kid with Down syndrome to work ...

The Barcelona Open delivered the perfect serve for inclusion in elite tennis on Friday by providing youngster Alessandra Bonomi the platform to become the first ball kid with Down syndrome to work ...

PICTURED ABOVE: The Vice Lord Lieutenant Alan Moore, OBE, presenting the King's Award for Voluntary Service to Laura Duddy and Benjamin Thompson, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, in the Guildhall on Friday ...

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has released the titles and dates for the productions that will feature for its 2025-2026 season ...

LOWELL, Mich. — A pair of 19-year-old twin sisters with Down syndrome are bringing smiles to seniors through their own business, which features miniature horses. Melanie and Molly Wade ...

Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse took advantage of a series of Howard penalties to score the final six goals of Friday’s game.

Pairing Kent State University fashion students with down syndrome models, Dress Up For Down Syndrome mounts a cool fashion show each year to raise money for causes like Ruby’s Rainbow and the Down ...