What is Down Syndrome?
The human body is made of cells. All cells contain a center, called a nucleus, in which genes are stored. Genes, which carry the codes responsible...
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What Causes Down Syndrome?
All cells in the human body comprise of 23 pairs of chromosome. Amongst these pairs of chromosomes, one chromosome from each set is derived from... -
History of Down Syndrome
In 1866 the physical characteristics of people with Down Syndrome were linked with decreased intellectual ability and grouped as one syndrome. The English physician, John...
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Down Syndrome Myths and Facts
Down Syndrome Myths and Facts I get emails or phone calls very often from families who have a new diagnosis of T21. Sometimes it is... -
Down Syndrome Signs
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by extra genes from the 21st chromosome that result in certain characteristics including some degree of cognitive disability,... -
Down Syndrome Diagnosis
How do doctors diagnose Down syndrome? Three types of tests check for Down syndrome during a woman’s pregnancy: screening and diagnostic tests. Screening tests identify...
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What is Down Syndrome?
The human body is made of cells. All cells contain a center, called a nucleus, in which genes are stored. Genes, which carry the codes responsible... -
What Causes Down Syndrome?
All cells in the human body comprise of 23 pairs of chromosome. Amongst these pairs of chromosomes, one chromosome from each set is derived from... -
History of Down Syndrome
In 1866 the physical characteristics of people with Down Syndrome were linked with decreased intellectual ability and grouped as one syndrome. The English physician, John... -
Down Syndrome Myths and Facts
Down Syndrome Myths and Facts I get emails or phone calls very often from families who have a new diagnosis of T21. Sometimes it is... -
Down Syndrome Signs
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by extra genes from the 21st chromosome that result in certain characteristics including some degree of cognitive disability,...
