The World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on the 21st of march every year. It is a global awareness day which was officially observed by the United Nations in 2012 and since then it is observed every year. The date for WDSD signifies the uniqueness of the triplication or trisomy of the 21 chromosome […]
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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and also most common autosomal chromosome abnormality in humans, where extra genetic material from chromosome 21 is transferred to a newly formed embryo. These extra genes and DNA cause changes in a development of the embryo and fetus resulting in physical and mental abnormalities. Each patient is unique and […]