Scientists in Japan have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome.

People with Down Syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two. Having three copies of certain genes on this chromosome causes aspects typical of Down Syndrome, but it's not yet known ...

As gene-editing technology leaps forward, scientists are on the cusp of breakthroughs that could redefine the landscapes of ...

Down's syndrome occurs in about one of every 700 children worldwide, and arises when a child is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, a condition also known as trisomy 21. This leads to the ...

Mosaic Down Syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21 in some cells, affecting less than 1% of those with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is the most common genetic type of intellectual disability, which is usually mild to moderate in affected individuals. It occurs when a person carries an extra ...

In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

When we were in the hospital with Penny as a newborn, we received data about Down syndrome that listed medical concerns: celiac disease, childhood leukemia, hearing loss, vision loss, heart defects.

Diabetes and Obesity in Down Syndrome Across the Lifespan: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using U.K. Electronic Health Records. Diabetes Care, 2022; DOI: 10.2337/dc22-0482 ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have identified a gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome, a condition that results from an additional copy of chromosome 21.

Down syndrome research should look at the whole cell not just the extra chromosome, scientists say Date: December 1, 2022 Source: Cell Press Summary: Research on understanding the effect of extra ...