There is a good chance you have met or know someone with Down syndrome, one of the most common chromosomal conditions. But there is so much to learn about it beyond its physical traits. For one thing, ...

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder due to an extra copy of chromosome 21, or Trisomy 21. The additional genetic information for development changes results in intellectual disabilities, unique ...

Translocation is a genetic abnormality in which part of a chromosome moves to another chromosome. Chromosomes are genetic structures within cells that hold genes. When translocation occurs, it causes ...

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy and how the ...

By Dr Lynda Nazareth Down’s syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities that affects approximately 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births worldwide, according to the World Health ...