Newly discovered protein helps preserve egg chromosome integrity during aging
Eggs follow a very different developmental path from sperm. Once a male hits puberty, sperm cells are produced…
Parents fear of dying before their disabled children: ‘Our family will be thrown into a crisis’ – The Irish Times
After the birth of Christopher with Down syndrome 16 years ago, Joseph Birchall realised this boy would be…
22-yo with Down Syndrome Becomes Certified Fitness Instructor, Leads Class of 60 at Local Gym
– credit, Cindy Allbridge A 22-year-old Utahan with Down Syndrome has just become a certified fitness instructor for…
‘I couldn’t listen to it’: Brendan O’Connor frankness with Phil Coulter is an unmissable moment – The Irish Times
“There’s no such thing as a born songwriter,” Phil Coulter tells Brendan O’Connor (RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday). “It’s…
Scientists Successfully Remove Extra Chromosome That Causes Down Syndrome
In Down syndrome, a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is still the most common…
People with intellectual disability continue to receive substandard healthcare as programme to train doctors risks closure
The day Sam Stubbs decided he was so unwell he needed to go to hospital was the day…
Young entrepreneur blends passion with connection, inspiring others
Young entrepreneur blends passion with connection, inspiring others Creator of Max Mix gourmet spice blend visits metro-area Hy-Vee’s…
Molecular map reveals how Down syndrome alters brain development
Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human…
Study maps the evolution of myeloid leukemia in children with Down syndrome
It may be possible to identify which pre-cancerous cells will develop into a rare type of blood cancer,…
HMGN1 gene linked to heart problems in people with Down syndrome
Nearly half of all babies born with Down syndrome face congenital heart defects, often involving serious malformations that…
Study links high neuroinflammation in young people with Down Syndrome to Alzheimer’s risk
Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the…
Program provides mental health services to those who can’t express themselves well
A program in Prince George’s County, Maryland, provides mental health services to those already facing big intellectual challenges.…