Some had blue eyes; others, green. But none of them looked quite like McKeon, because none of them had Down syndrome. “When I was a kid, I didn’t see myself in them,” she said. Some three ...

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 ...

The National Down Syndrome Society has called the doll "a huge step forward for inclusion." Mattel’s Barbie is one of the most iconic American brands. Since 1959, we’ve followed Barbara ...

Earlier this week, Mattel unveiled its first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. And McKeon, a Down syndrome advocate who has the genetic condition herself, helped make it happen. "The doll looks ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Down syndrome occurs because of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Among the many genes on that chromosome is one called APP, which codes for one of the major components of amyloid beta.