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NC woman with Down syndrome couldn't get a job. Now she runs her own business.
And after this interview, the employer said Gabi, who has Down syndrome, would be too slow for the job. "How do they know if ...
Could Down syndrome be eliminated? Scientists say cutting-edge gene editing tool could cut out extra chromosome
They also found that after the extra chromosome was removed, genes tied to nervous system development were more active and ...
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Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome
USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: ...
A Donor Heart Saved Her Life. Why Are Others with Down Syndrome Denied Transplants? (Exclusive)
A donor heart saved Charlotte Woodward's life 13 years ago. Now Woodward, 35, is fighting for others with Down syndrome or other disabilities to have the same chance. Research has shown that people ...
Iron levels may play a major role in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer's disease
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the ...
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Study finds high levels of iron in the brains of people diagnosed with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the ...
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Iron levels may play a major role in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer's disease - Medical Xpress
By the age of 60, about half of all people with Down syndrome show signs of Alzheimer's disease, which is approximately 20 years earlier than in the general population.
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Iron Buildup Linked to Increased Brain Damage In Down Syndrome-Associated Alzheimer’s Disease
The study reveals a significant relationship between elevated iron levels in the brain and greater cellular damage in ...