A study links a blood protein to memory and brain changes in Down syndrome
A study combining blood samples, memory assessments, and brain scans examines whether a protein found at nerve cell…
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…
Scurvy listed as ‘most likely’ factor in six-year-old Queensland boy’s death
A coroner has found scurvy to be the “most likely underlying factor” in the death of a Queensland…
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…
FDA-approved anti-seizure drug could help fight Alzheimer’s disease
While physicians and scientists have long known Alzheimer’s disease involves the buildup of toxic protein fragments in 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.…