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In Down syndrome mice, 40Hz light and sound improve cognition, neurogenesis and connectivity • Apr. 25, 2025, 8:45 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

Bath child model with Down's syndrome selected by Burberry • Apr. 24, 2025, 3:23 AM ET (BBC)

First participant with Down syndrome joins Alzheimer's prevention trial • Apr. 12, 2025, 2:47 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

Programme to raise awareness about Down Syndrome held in three metro rail stations • Mar. 30, 2025, 9:53 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As	trisomy 21 • mongolism • Down’s syndrome

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trisomy 13 trisomy 18 XYY-trisomy trisomy X

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