Three copies of chromosome 21 cause Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each year in the United States with ...

Nearly half of all babies born with Down syndrome face congenital heart defects, often involving serious malformations that ...

Down syndrome affects around one in 640 children born in the US every year, and is the most common genetic cause of ...

Understanding Down syndrome, genetic condition with an extra chromosome 21, is crucial for providing appropriate care and support.

The guest is Julie Torzewski, executive director of Down Syndrome of Louisville. An expecting mother is told that her baby has trisomy 21 but doesn't understand exactly what that means. Dr. Tuckson ...

Scientists silenced the extra copy of a chromosome that causes Down syndrome in laboratory stem cells, offering the first evidence that it may be possible to correct the genes responsible for the ...

Inclusion and celebration of people with Down Syndrome was theme of the day Oct. 19 at the 2025 Aiken Buddy Walk, an annual ...

People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...

Research on understanding the effect of extra chromosomes for conditions like Down syndrome typically involves examining what genes play a role in the symptoms of these conditions. However, ...

For Ashley Zambelli, a surprise diagnosis allowed her to have an even more special bond with her children. The Michigan-based mom, 23, recently found out she has Mosaic Down syndrome, a condition in ...