Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal disease in the US; around 1 out of every 700 babies are born with the condition. The study authors write that while recent ...

Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease. New findings show that this is caused by increased expression of ...

USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: ...

Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease. New findings publishing on October 14 in the journal Immunity ...

Down syndrome can range from mild to severe, so the outlook for health, quality of life, and life expectancy varies. Increasingly, children with Down syndrome are able to complete education ...

Adults with Down syndrome often develop chronic health problems, such as severe sleep apnea, digestive disorders, thyroid conditions, and obesity. Many develop Alzheimer’s disease in middle age.

Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease: an ongoing challenge Down syndrome, which results from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, includes the gene for amyloid precursor protein (APP).