Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Delivering a connection-building protein to star-shaped cells in the brain could reverse changes to neural circuits seen in ...
KELOLAND News

Choosing to celebrate Down syndrome

GEORGE, IA (KELO) — According to the CDC, about 5,700 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. For some parents, learning their baby has Down syndrome might lead to mixed ...

Non-profit helps families with Down Syndrome diagnosis from childhood to adulthood

One non-profit is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down Syndrome and their families. The Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey is a vital resource for families who receive a ...
ABC News

Toddler with Down syndrome sings with sister thanks to music therapy

Singing "You Are My Sunshine" with his sister helped Bo Gray's vocabulary grow. — -- Even at 25 months old, Bo Gray has a bit of a theme song: "You Are My Sunshine." His mother, Amanda Bowman ...
New York Post

Could Down syndrome be eliminated? Scientists say cutting-edge gene editing tool could cut out extra chromosome

Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in ...
Catholic News Agency

World Down Syndrome Day: How the Church works to reach Catholics with disabilities

As Americans become more conscious of the importance of welcoming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, the Catholic Church in the United States ...