A century after Down syndrome was first described, scientists discovered that the root cause of this disorder is a condition called trisomy 21. What strides in research have been made since then?

Brain organoids grown from the reprogrammed hair cells of people with Down syndrome have revealed a gene that can act as a natural suppressor of Alzheimer’s disease. Around 70% of people with Down ...

It is common knowledge that Down syndrome—a neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorder with hallmark physical features and mild to moderate cognitive impairment—occurs when individuals have an ...

Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21, display a very high risk of hospitalization and mortality after ...

Ashley Zambelli had three kids who tested positive for trisomy 21 — then she found out that she had it too Ashley Zambelli/Tiktok A mom of three discovered that she shares more than just DNA with her ...

Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is one of the most common genetic diseases. Researchers have recently analyzed the proteins of individuals with trisomy 21 for the first time: the goal was ...

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease ...

For people with trisomy 21 – more commonly known as Down syndrome – learning and remembering important concepts can be a struggle, since some of their brain’s structures do not develop as fully as ...