Saturday, March 21, 2026, is the 21st anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. The selection of the third month of the year, ...

According to the UN data, the estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 -- 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide.

Scientists in Japan have used gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, at least in lab-grown human cells. The project, led by Dr. Ryotaro Hashizume of Mie ...

Scientists at Heidelberg University and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences conducted a comparative analysis to propose cellular pathologies in genetic diseases such as Down Syndrome that ...

World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 highlights Trisomy 21, a genetic condition affecting millions. While biology is ...

For Ashley Zambelli, a surprise diagnosis allowed her to have an even more special bond with her children. The Michigan-based mom, 23, recently found out she has Mosaic Down syndrome, a condition in ...

The work may lead to understanding of the common form of mental retardation and other single-gene disorders. Almost all of the information hidden in the smallest human chromosome, No. 21, is now known ...

Explore the theme and global impact of World Down Syndrome Day 2026. Discover how inclusive advocacy is reshaping rights and ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have identified a gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome, a condition that results from an additional copy of chromosome 21. Reducing the ...