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Blood Tests Predict Dementia in Down Syndrome
Of the 258 participants, 195 were cognitively asymptomatic, 34 had mild cognitive impairment, 23 had dementia, and six had an ...
Ethical Concerns Rise After Scientists Use Gene Editing To Erase Down Syndrome-Causing Chromosome
Scientists in Japan have used gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, at least ...
Down Syndrome: Expert shares common medical conditions of this genetic condition
Understanding Down Syndrome goes beyond the basics. Learn about common medical conditions associated with this genetic ...
Dysregulated epigenetic memory in early embryos offers new clues to the inheritance of polycystic ovary syndrome
Novel research presented at the 41st annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) has ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome may be passed on via chemical tags on DNA
Eggs and embryos from people with polycystic ovary syndrome have altered patterns of so-called epigenetic tags, which could explain how the condition is inherited ...
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Chromosome Imbalance Disrupts Mitochondria Through Protein Aggregates
It has been known for several years that abnormal chromosome numbers lead to protein imbalances in the affected cells.