Children with Down’s syndrome have a 150-fold increased risk of developing leukaemia than those without the condition. Now, ...

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia The study links genetic and regulatory changes to increased erythrocyte production and leukemia ...

A century after Down syndrome was first described, scientists discovered that the root cause of this disorder is a condition called trisomy 21. What strides in research have been made since then?

Younger and older fathers could be more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome, according to an international analysis of ...

Cell-free DNA test during pregnancy is a non-invasive test that screens for common chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome.

Antenatal diagnosis of Trisomy 13 is often made by karyotyping. This is typically performed after an assessment of risk for a chromosomal disorder is made by the maternal healthcare provider.

Recognition of the clinical features of Trisomy 13 syndrome, a common autosomal trisomy, provides the basis for diagnostic testing and counseling of families. This article provides a systematic ...

The most impactful gene is the apolipoprotein E-e4 gene (APOE-e4) – people who carry two APOE-e4 copies have 12 times the ...

Statement highlights include: Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. According to the American Heart ...

For Gigi Hutchison-Martinez and her mom, inclusion doesn’t mean creating a separate spirit squad so Gigi and other special ...

I remember frantically Googling it in my hospital bed. I learnt that the most common form of Down's syndrome is trisomy 21, trisomy meaning third chromosome. You can think of chromosomes as the ...