What is Mosaic Down syndrome? Parents share what life is like
While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down syndrome — some people don’t believe it. “At the ...
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How the extra X chromosome gives women added 5 years
Scientists discover that women's second X chromosome awakens later in life, expressing genes that protect the brain from ...
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Gen Z mom’s powerful message is changing how the world sees Down syndrome
A Gen Z mom’s emotional TikTok about her baby with Down syndrome is changing the narrative. See how little Addie is reaching ...
How One Extra Chromosome Rewrites the Rules of Brain and Body Development
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21, affecting brain and body development. It leads to ...
Scientists May Have Discovered Why Women Live Longer and Age Smarter
Females, on average, live nearly five years longer than males. They also tend to experience age-related cognitive decline at ...
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Defying Gravity: Best friends speak at ACU on life with Down syndrome
Friday is World Down Syndrome Day, a time to raise awareness about those who were born with an extra chromosome. Wednesday, ...
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Using CRISPR to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome
Down syndrome is caused by the presence of a third copy of the 21st chromosome. The condition occurs in approximately 1 in 700 live births and is relatively easy to diagnose at early stages of ...