CLEVELAND — March 21 is known as World Down Syndrome Day as officials say the date itself-- 3/21 -- signifies “the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome,” which causes Down Syndrome.

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Mosaic Down syndrome has some cells with three copies of chromosome 21, and some with two instead of all three.Only about 1% to 2% of people ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), invites everyone to bring awareness to the genetic disorder known as Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is a naturally ...

On National Down Syndrome Awareness Day, March 21, mismatched socks serve as a visible reminder of the beauty found in diversity. Down syndrome, like any other genetic variation, contributes to the ...

Emma McLean is a 6-year-old girl who loves Taylor Swift, reading books, playing the drums and hanging with her little sister. While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down ...

Nicky Clark is a nutritional therapist in Australia who has been giving personalized nutrition advice to the parents of children with Down syndrome. She's given talks about nutrition for Down syndrome ...

As October marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s an opportune time to learn and support those with the condition. About 5,700 babies are born in the U.S. with Down syndrome each year, and ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The ...

Rare gene-driven defects such as Down syndrome have occurred among human beings for many thousands of years, a new analysis of ancient DNA has revealed. Not only did the birth defects exist, but these ...

Remains of a stillborn infant with Down syndrome from the Iron Age, found in a 2,800-year-old house at the Las Eretas archaeological site in Spain. Government of Navarre and J.L. Larrion Scientists ...