Nearly half of all babies born with Down syndrome face congenital heart defects, often involving serious malformations that require surgery in the first months of life. For decades, scientists have ...

After decades of mystery, researchers at Gladstone Institutes identify a gene that can derail heart formation—and show that fixing it prevents the problem in mice. SAN FRANCISCO—October 22, ...

When you walk into Mae Belle Maurin’s Metairie home, dozens of colorful sketches cover her bedroom walls, creating a gallery of sunsets, beaches, landscapes and flowers.

The British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships returns to K2 Crawley, West Sussex, on 15-16 November 2025, welcoming a ...

Given a choice, Najma Ahmed will choose Kenya all over again.She says the country has given her peace of mind, so much so that she is now trying to give other mothers peace of mind.She understands the ...

Author and screenwriter Sherman Alexie directed his only feature film, “The Business of Fancydancing,” back in 2002. The ...

At the start of the fall film festival season, we identified 15 films that we believe could sell and tried to match them to ...

The Down Syndrome Association of Central California is dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, education, and community connection. Serving the ...

New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding—and potentially treating—the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called pleiotrophin, ...

Inclusion and celebration of people with Down Syndrome was theme of the day Oct. 19 at the 2025 Aiken Buddy Walk, an annual event held by Upside of Downs of Aiken. Held on the campus of USC Aiken, the ...