Japanese researchers have successfully eliminated the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome using CRISPR gene ...

Archaeologists can identify some rare conditions, such as dwarfism, from bones alone. But Down syndrome — also known as trisomy 21 — is a remarkably variable condition. People with it may have ...

Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a genetic condition often seen in humans, although some animals have been seen to exhibit ...

The first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been introduced by toy manufacturer Mattel, who made the announcement on Tuesday. The company had worked closely with the National Down Syndrome ...

What happens when others assume people with Down syndrome can’t hit hard, aim high or drink a darn margarita? Well, it can become a reality. A new Down syndrome awareness ad cuts right to the ...

A brand-new Barbie doll with Down syndrome is set to make its debut this month in Mattel’s popular Fashionistas line. The new doll is the first-ever for the California-based toy giant.

Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to design a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome. Barbie's physical features, outfit and accessories are meant to reflect what living with the ...

The brains of people with Down syndrome develop the same neurodegenerative tangles and plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease and frequently demonstrate signs of the neurodegenerative disorder in ...

Adults with Down syndrome have a range of needs, abilities, and desires, just like any other group of people. Some will learn to drive, have relationships, and live almost entirely on their own.

It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome. The young woman, known as Sammee ...