Placebo Effect Despite Intellectual Disability
A new study provides contrary evidence to popular belief and states people with congenital intellectual disabilities are sensitive to placebo-like effects. ... Read More...
Down syndrome
Study Estimates Numbers of People With Down Syndrome in the US Since 1950
Researchers track changes over decades and break down by racial groups the number of people diagnosed with Down syndrome.... Read More...
Children of Older Mothers Do Better
According to researchers, the benefits of having children later in life outweigh possible biological risks for the offspring.... Read More...
Dysfunctional Endosomes Precede Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease
Abnormalities are linked to axonal dysfunctions and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Gene Linked to Down Syndrome Associated With Altered Oscillations in Cerebral Cortex
Researchers have identified alterations in neural circuitry that impact cerebral cortex pathology. These alterations could be key to cognitive deficits in Down syndrome.... Read More...
Pinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down Syndrome
A new study of gene activity in the brains of people with Down syndrome reveals the formation of white matter is affected throughout life.... Read More...
A More Effective Speech Therapy Approach for Children with Down Syndrome
According to a new study, children with Down syndrome who have motor speech deficits are often inadequately diagnosed.... Read More...
A New Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome
A new study reports the dementia associated with Down syndrome involves defects in GSAP, which also malfunctions in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Pathogenic Role of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome Dementia Confirmed
A new study furthers insight into how Alzheimer's disease naturally progresses.... Read More...
Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome
A new study sheds light into a possible cause of learning difficulties in Down syndrome. ... Read More...
New Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease Development Identified
Researchers have implicated a new culprit in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could influence new strategies for treatment.... Read More...
Researchers Claim to Have Uncovered a Cause of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
A new study claims researchers have identified a new cause for some cases of autism and other intellectual disabilities.... Read More...