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  2. Down syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. [3] It is usually associated with developmental delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic physical features. [1] [12] There are three types of Down syndrome, the ...

  3. List of people with Down syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this number varies widely. At the same time, they enjoy a rich social and emotional awareness. Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans, occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each year.

  4. Sofía Jirau - Wikipedia

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    On February 10, 2020, the 24 year old Puerto Rican model made her debut at New York Fashion Week, becoming one of the few models with Down syndrome to participate in this event. Her debut was covered dozens of media outlets around the world, such as Vogue Mexico, People, ¡Hola!, among others.

  5. Millennials likely to feel biggest burden of fixing Social ...

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    Millennials and generations after will 'pay the full cost of fixing Social Security'. If Congress fails to act until 2035, the youngest member of Generation X will be 55 and will most likely be ...

  6. Two Fed governors see holding rates higher for longer amid ...

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    Monthly core price increases clocked in at 0.3%, in line with expectations and down from 0.4% in the prior three months. Fed Chair Jerome Powell made it clear last week that he thinks the Fed will ...

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  8. Down syndrome research - Wikipedia

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    Down syndrome research. Research of Down syndrome-related genes is based on studying the genes located on chromosome 21. In general, this leads to an overexpression of the genes. [1] [2] Understanding the genes involved may help to target medical treatment to individuals with Down syndrome. It is estimated that chromosome 21 contains 200 to 250 ...

  9. World Down Syndrome Day - Wikipedia

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    World Down Syndrome Day ( WDSD) is marked each year on March 21, [1] beginning in 2007. The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication ( trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The General Assembly of the United Nations has decided to observe it each year since 2012.