Research uncovers why people who have Down’s Syndrome age prematurely
The molecular processes responsible for natural ageing of cells are poorly understood. Studying conditions in humans where ageing is accelerated…
The molecular processes responsible for natural ageing of cells are poorly understood. Studying conditions in humans where ageing is accelerated…
An extra copy of a gene that controls synapse formation in the cortex causes excessive inhibitory signaling and may contribute…
The brains of people with Down syndrome develop the same neurodegenerative tangles and plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease and frequently…
Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease. New findings…
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy improves cognitive function in Down syndrome (DS) mouse models and male patients with DS, according to…
Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods. But those…
Life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has grown in recent decades, thanks in large part to progress in patient…
A new large-scale study led by UC Davis Health and UC San Francisco researchers assessed the risks of leukemia in…