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Bronze Congressional Medal

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Becky has earned her Bronze Congressional Medal. She is seen here with Idaho Senator Risch, and Congressman Crapo and Tom Luna the State Education Superintendent

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What is Down Syndrome?

by Justin
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December 17, 2011

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?

by Justin
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January 15, 2011

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...
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History of Down Syndrome

by Justin
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January 14, 2011

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

by Justin
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January 13, 2011

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...
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Down Syndrome Signs

by Justin
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January 11, 2011

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,...
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