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…
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…
Neurodegeneration in Down syndrome may begin shortly after birth
Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of…
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…
Finger-prick blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease biology
A simple finger-prick dried blood test accurately tracked Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in research settings, pointing to a future…
Nuclear binding protein identified as key contributor to trisomy 21-related CHDs
Three copies of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each year in…
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…
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.…