Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of brain ...

When Lisa Newtop got pregnant, some of her friends pulled away from her. Their parents thought that she might be a bad influence. She was 30 at the time, with a stable job and long-term boyfriend. But ...

If you’ve been told that your growing baby has “soft markers” for Down syndrome, you likely have many concerns. What do these soft markers mean? What’s the likelihood that your child will be born with ...

Of having her daughter Aria, Kirstin Czernek says, "I fell instantly in love and it opened my eyes to the Down syndrome community as a whole" Kirstin Czernek always wanted a big family — though she ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Along with causing intellectual disability and physical health issues, this condition may make a person more prone to ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Down syndrome are both conditions that are present at birth. While they both affect facial appearance, development, and physical health, they have different causes.

Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human ...

At the UAB Lifespan Down syndrome program, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome through comprehensive, lifespan-oriented care. We are dedicated to following ...

Ashley Zambelli had three kids who tested positive for trisomy 21 — then she found out that she had it too Ashley Zambelli/Tiktok A mom of three discovered that she shares more than just DNA with her ...

This year's event shares beneficiaries' capabilities and talents with Albuquerque community at large.

The National Down Syndrome Society has called the doll "a huge step forward for inclusion." Mattel’s Barbie is one of the most iconic American brands. Since 1959, we’ve followed Barbara Millicent ...