“It’s not just about fixing one gene,” explains Dr Oyieke. “Down Syndrome affects 326 genes on chromosome 21—editing that entire package is a monumental challenge.” Ethical concerns ...

Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic condition and the first chromosomal disorder for which the cause was identified: the presence of 3 copies of all or part of chromosome 21 (Hsa21 ... with a ...

Neil Hunter, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of California, Davis, and ...

In the study, 5,155 individuals with Down syndrome born in Sweden in 1946–2000 were compared with other Swedish individuals matched by sex, birth year, and county of birth. Down syndrome was ...

Contact Alex at alex.clark@cbsnews.com AI-generated accounts impersonating people with Down syndrome are spreading across social media, according to an analysis by CBS News Confirmed. Many of ...

Individuals with Down syndrome are at increased risk of heart disease, researchers said this week. The developmental disability is caused when a person is born with an extra chromosome ...

Hiking Arizona’s mountains and trails is a favorite activity for many, even during the hot summer months. But it can be dangerous. In Phoenix, the city saw 68 mountain rescues between May and ...

After 21 years, Microsoft shuts down Skype this week, with free and paid users instead invited to join Microsoft Teams for their video calling needs. The earlier announcement of Skype’s end as ...

One Monday morning, Ms Krist Ng received a call from the hospital and the nurse on the line said her baby had a 50 per cent chance of having Down syndrome. Stunned, the volunteer manager at a ...