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A boy with Down syndrome interrupted his father's long prayer so they could finally eat, drawing laughter from the family.
Life moves fast, and what felt completely ordinary just a few decades ago can seem downright puzzling today. We’re not here to wax nostalgic or declare modern life superior—just to spotlight how our ...
Karachi is home to more than 30,000 individuals with Down syndrome, says CM Sindh.
The Karachi Down Syndrome Program's third center is now fully operational and ready to welcome new families, continuing its mission to facilitate individuals with Down syndrome and promote a more ...
Elevated plasma p-tau217 signaled cognitive decline and dementia risk in people with Down syndrome. High p-tau217 and GFAP levels predicted future amyloid buildup. Down syndrome-related Alzheimer ...
Scientists in Japan have used gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, at least in lab-grown human cells. The project, led by Dr. Ryotaro Hashizume of ...
Cheerleading is a love for student with Down syndrome Hannah Mares has led cheers for 6 years, and now could make history ...
USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with ...
Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns ...
16-year-old singer Mia Rodriguez shines a spotlight on Down syndrome when she steps on stage.
The third annual Dancing with the Local Stars event pairs local celebrities with individuals with Down syndrome for a dance competition benefiting the Virginia Down Syndrome Association.