Led by Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University, the research team demonstrated that CRISPR can be used to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 - the fundamental cause of Down syndrome ...

A guide to Down syndrome including symptoms and diagnosis of this genetic condition. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, is a congenital condition that typically gives rise to characteristic facial and physical features. Individuals with this condition may also suffer from a range ...

As October marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s an opportune time to learn and support those with the condition. About 5,700 babies are born in the U.S. with Down syndrome each year ...

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Down syndrome is a genetic birth defect that's usually caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. It's the single most common cause of human birth defects ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Down syndrome are both conditions that are present at birth. While they both affect facial appearance, development, and physical health, they have different causes.

Mosaic Down Syndrome Symptoms The symptoms of mosaic Down syndrome are the same as symptoms of the more common type of Down syndrome, in which all of the cells have three copies of chromosome 21.

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