Down syndrome

A chromosome produces excess genetic material as a result of faulty cell division, which results in the genetic disease known as Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a rare disease which is caused due to a genetic disorder in which is caused by…

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with…

The new doll's face is also a rounder shape, and has almond-shaped eyes, smaller ears and a flat nasal bridge, Mattel said. In a statement on Tuesday, Mattel said it had worked with the National Down Syndrome Society in the United States…

A chromosome produces excess genetic material as a result of faulty cell division, which results in the genetic disease known as Down syndrome. Down syndrome illness, also known as trisomy 21, is one of the most common genetic birth…

Trisomy is the medical word for having an extra copy of a chromosome. Trisomy 21 is another term used to describe Down Syndrome.The condition is linked to intellectual incapacity, distinctive facial traits, and delay in physical growth.We…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: March 20, 2023, 17:00 ISTThe theme for World Down Syndrome Day this year is 'With Us, Not For Us'. (Representative image) World Down Syndrome Day 2023: March 21 was selected by the United Nations as…

There are often times when life feels complicated and confusing, and when we seriously need a burst of motivation to get through the day. On such days, a quick scroll through social media will reveal a plethora of videos and content on the…

Sofia Jirau, a 24-year-old Puerto Rican woman with Down Syndrome, stars in Victoria's Secret's latest campaign for its lingerie.Source: Victoria's SecretVictoria's Secret said Friday it is launching a new intimates collection, Love Cloud,…