In a recent study it was found that extra chromosome inherited in Down syndrome-chromosome 21-alters brain and body development.
Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder among children commonly born to older mothers. The condition is also known as ‘Up syndrome’ because of the cheerful persona of the Down children.
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder among children commonly born to older mothers. The condition is also known as ‘Up syndrome’ because of the cheerful persona of the Down children.
The study shows that SNX27 is reduced in human Down syndrome brains.
The extra copy of chromosome 21 means a person with Down syndrome produces less SNX27 protein, which in turn disrupts brain function.
About Genetic Testing
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
Genetic testing helps to confirm a genetic condition in an individual and involves q complex laboratory techniques
"In the brain, SNX27 keeps certain receptors on the cell surface-receptors that are necessary for neurons to fire properly," Huaxi Xu, Ph.D., professor in Sanford-Burnham's Del E. Webb Neuroscience, Aging and Stem Cell Research Center and senior author of the study, said.
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Researchers Give a Voice to Kids With Down Syndrome
At the University of Alberta, researchers are helping children with Down syndrome who stutter find their voice and speak with ease.
At the University of Alberta, researchers are helping children with Down syndrome who stutter find their voice and speak with ease.
The study is published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Research Finds Lithium Restores Cognitive Function in Down Syndrome Mice
It is common knowledge that Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is a leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability.
It is common knowledge that Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is a leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability.
