This week, 24-year-old model Sofia Jirau became the first person with Down syndrome to appear in a campaign for Victoria’s Secret. The Puerto Rican model appeared alongside 17 other women to ...

The impact of Mmu17 non-Hsa21 orthologous genes in the Ts65Dn mouse model of Down syndrome: the “gold standard” refuted. Biological Psychiatry , 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2023.02.012 Cite ...

gets the opportunity to model. "People with down syndrome can be sexy and beautiful and should be celebrated," her mother included in a press release. While we're just as excited as Maddy is about ...

Not only is the Ts65Dn model an imperfect reflection of human Down syndrome, but also the mice used were all male. Moreover, the cognitive tests in the study only measured short-term memory.

Kate Grant has Down syndrome, but also a carrier of change. The face of the Benefit brand and a model at heart, she proves ...

Mattel teamed up with British model Ellie Goldstein, 21, who also has the disability. “I am so happy that there is a Barbie with Down Syndrome,” Goldstein told the Mirror. “Seeing the doll ...

"Today, somebody on Facebook, that also has Down Syndrome, wants to learn how to model." Olivia isn't just breaking down barriers; she's making a difference. In 2022, she was named one of the Top ...

Lamivudine, a commonly-used antiretroviral drug for treating HIV, improves cognition in a mouse model of Down syndrome, according to the findings of a new study. Though clinical studies are ...

A true trailblazer, she made history in 2020 by becoming the first model with Down's syndrome (or Down syndrome) to feature in an advert for a high-end fashion brand - a powerful partnership with ...

The road to developing therapies for the cognitive impairments seen in Down syndrome is paved with preclinical successes and clinical failures. But upgrading to a new, more accurate mouse model ...

"I call it 'Up' syndrome -- happy sometimes, smiles, and having a good heart," Rivera said. Her modelling career was inspired by another beautiful face -- a British model who also has Down syndrome.

Sofía Jirau is making history as Victoria's Secret's first model with Down syndrome. She joins 17 other women in the company's newest campaign. Jirau, who is also Latina, is part of the Love ...