Downs Syndrome

Aus father accused of abandoning surrogate baby a child sex offender: Reports

The couple, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have come under heavy criticism for apparently rejecting the surrogate boy at birth and taking only his healthy twin sister back to their home in Bunbury

Cure for Down's Syndrome to be a reality soon?

US researchers may have identified a compound that appears to reverse the learning deficits associated with Down's Syndrome in lab mice.

Scientists switch off Down's syndrome chromosome, raising hope for cure

Scientists say the in vitro discovery opens new avenues for future chromosome therapy.

Now, a blood test can detect Down's syndrome in unborn babies

Researchers have developed a blood test for pregnant women that can detect Down's syndrome in unborn babies without the risk of miscarriage.