Down syndrome

Down syndrome

A DNA double helix is seen in an undated artist's illustration released by the National Human Genome Research Institute to Reuters on May 15, 2012. Photo :Reuters

Japanese scientists delete extra chromosome behind Down syndrome using CRISPR

Led by Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University, the research team demonstrated that CRISPR can be used to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 - the fundamental cause of Down syndrome

Individuals with IDD face cognitive and developmental delays, with difficulties in memory, organisation, reasoning, and decision-making. Photo: TBS

How an educational support system can let children with Down syndrome thrive

French City Counsellor & Author Eleonore Laloux holds the new Barbie doll with Down's syndrome, in Paris, France April 19, 2023. Mattel/Matthieu Suprin/Handout via REUTERS

Mattel introduces Barbie doll with Down's syndrome

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Down syndrome awareness month celebrated at AIUB

DSSB, MGI hosts employment advocacy workshop for People with Down syndrome 

DSSB, MGI hosts employment advocacy workshop for People with Down syndrome 

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BSMMU launches country’s first genetic abnormality test of foetus

‘Children with Down syndrome need inspiration, not pity’

‘Children with Down syndrome need inspiration, not pity’

Actor with Down syndrome inspires and stars in Hollywood film

Actor with Down syndrome inspires and stars in Hollywood film