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'Even we can': Children with Down syndrome design theme, decorate Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

September 21, 2025 2:42 pm

The pandal showcases the life journey of children with Down syndrome, emphasising the challenges they encounter and how they find a place for themselves in society.

Indian-origin woman from Dubai to feature in Times Square video on Down Syndrome

August 25, 2025 7:03 pm

Amanda’s photo was selected from more than 2,600 entries for the annual event, the New York City Buddy Walk by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Sebastián Solorza positions himself as a “point of balance” between the far right and the far left.

Meet the actor with Down Syndrome who wants to run for Chile president

August 18, 2025 1:27 pm

Sebastián Solorza is racing against the clock to gather 35,000 signatures by August 18, a requirement for him to run as an independent candidate.

Inspiring story of Syrian student raised by father with Down syndrome melts hearts online

February 29, 2024 8:47 am

Netizens also praise Sader Issa's mother, who had the 'courage' to marry his father.

Stomping on stereotypes, Sania Khimji beats Down Syndrome to redefine modelling

February 23, 2024 9:29 am

Sania Khimji’s talent has been praised by figures like Sumit Verma and Bia Sandhu; she was crowned Miss India in the special needs category in 2023.

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21-year-old man with Down Syndrome scares away robbers -- with a toy gun

December 12, 2023 7:39 am

Police Monday said the man, a 21-year-old with Down Syndrome, was playing with a toy gun and pointed it at the men when he realised they were not his parents.

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Know more about the condition and the many stereotypes associated with it

October 29, 2023 8:44 pm

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome (‘packages’ of genes).

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

April 26, 2023 9:58 am

In addition to portraying some physical characteristics of a person with Down syndrome, the Barbie's clothing and accessories carry special meaning.

Gene in Down syndrome patients found to inhibit other neurons' activities

April 22, 2023 7:33 pm

An extra copy of chromosome 21, or trisomy 21, is known to be the cause of Down syndrome, but it contains more than 200 genes, including DSCAM.

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Down Syndrome Day 2023: The distance travelled and the road ahead

March 22, 2023 6:36 pm

The reality for people with Down Syndrome remains tough on the ground. Integration, and effective policy intervention are challenges left to be conquered

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What is Down Syndrome?

October 14, 2025 11:26 am

Here's everything you need to know about what exactly is down syndrome and what can be done about it.

Researchers at Mie University in Japan have used CRISPR-Cas9 -- a molecular tool that can precisely cut DNA -- to remove the extra chromosome 21 responsible for Down syndrome in lab-grown human cells

Could gene editing eliminate Down syndrome? Japanese researchers explore bold new CRISPR method

July 28, 2025 12:08 pm

Led by Ryotaro Hashizume and his colleagues, the team developed a CRISPR-based system capable of targeting and eliminating the surplus chromosome in affected cells.