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'I was told to terminate my pregnancy – my son is a happy and thriving model now'
Leanne Constable said she was given more information from medics about ending her pregnancy than what Down syndrome meant for ...
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Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome
USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with ...
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Study finds high levels of iron in the brains of people diagnosed with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the ...
Iron levels may play a major role in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer's disease
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the ...
Could Down syndrome be eliminated? Scientists say cutting-edge gene editing tool could cut out extra chromosome
They also found that after the extra chromosome was removed, genes tied to nervous system development were more active and ...
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CRISPR Used to Remove Extra Chromosomes in Lab Model of Down Syndrome and Restore Cell Function
Back in 1900 the life expectancy of people with Down Syndrome was 9 years. In 1984, it was 28 years, today it's leveled off ...
What is Runner 321? Inside Adidas’ campaign to make marathons more inclusive
Adidas has encouraged marathon organizers to hold Bib #321 to increase visibility for athletes with Down syndrome or other ...
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CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function
Japanese researchers have successfully eliminated the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome using CRISPR gene ...
Structural brain changes identified up to 15 years before Alzheimer's symptoms in people with Down syndrome
A study led by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has succeeded in describing, for the first time in detail, the ...
Restless legs syndrome: A common sleep disorder you may never have heard of
Experts share insights on restless legs syndrome, from its neurological roots to treatment options that can improve sleep and ...
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Your Guide to Understanding the Different Types of Down Syndrome - BlackDoctor.org
Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are structures in cells that carry genes, which are the ...