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

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

By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into genetic ...

EU-funded researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life.By Gareth WillmerDavid Clarke has a busy life juggling two jobs. He ...

On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, we remember Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a Catholic doctor on his way to sainthood.

A test for abnormal fetal chromosomes can also detect maternal cancers—and physicians are struggling to incorporate that ...

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.

Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

Dr Jérôme Lejeune, along with others at Raymond Turpin's laboratory, analysed the number of chromosomes from a child's tissue ...

Healthcare providers can check for Down syndrome either during pregnancy or after the child's birth. Understanding and diagnosing children with Down syndrome early can make a significant difference in ...

Join CMC Vellore in raising awareness for Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day with healthcare professionals and families ...

Down syndrome results from an extra copy of chromosome 21 and affects physical and cognitive development Early medical care, speech therapy, and inclusive education improve quality of life for ...