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Down Syndrome Research
Down Syndrome is a common genetic disorder that occurs when a child is born with 47 rather than 46 chromosomes. Down Syndrome children typically have developmental delays, mental retardation, low muscle tone, and other physical and mental challenges.
To learn more about how Down Syndrome causes developmental problems, researchers at Children’s Research Institute’s Center for Neuroscience Research are studying the way brain cells develop in laboratory mice. These mice have been specially bred to have a similar genetic deletion to human beings with Down Syndrome. Much of Children’s research in this area is conducted as part of the Developmental Neuroscience program in the Center for Neuroscience Research.
Faculty who study Down syndrome
Related links
- Down Syndrome: Health Issues
For parents and professionals. It includes articles related to specific health issues related to Down syndrome, such as gastroesophageal reflux, blood disorders and thyroid function. Information about health guidelines and controversies in care of children and adults with Down Syndrome is also provided.
- Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life
This web site is for and by families with members who have Down Syndrome. The site includes listings of organizations, support groups, events and conferences, inclusion and educational resources, healthcare guidelines, family essays, FAQ's, medical articles, and a toy store.
- The Association for Children with Down Syndrome
Offers information and referral services, including a free list of publications.
- National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Provides information and referral materials and publishes a newsletter.
- National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Provides information and publishes a newsletter and clinical care booklets.
- Medline
Find journal articles published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) related to down syndrome research.
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