PORTLAND, Maine — Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, a rare condition often called “mermaid syndrome,” and gained a wide following on the Internet and national television, has died.

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Tara has written a letter for a package from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society that is now given to all mothers whose newborns receive the same diagnosis as Pip. She shares her o ...

A Utah mom is working to erase the stigma around babies born with Down Syndrome bringing resources, support and love to families with a new diagnosis.

Ellie-Rae's family and pets: Dad Matthew Reece, sister Sienna Reece, Ellie-Rae Reece, Milo the dog, sister Olive Martini, with mom Bianca Reece-Martini, stepfather Mauro Martini and Charlie the dog. A ...

Ciavarro lacks the 15th chromosome and doesn’t sleep well, experiences seizures, and suffers from a neurological condition characterized by a loss of muscle coordination called ataxia. She has a ...

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Scientists have taken an important step toward a gene therapy that could one day turn off the extra genetic material that causes Down syndrome (DS). Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an ...

Scientists are laying the groundwork for treating one of the most common genetic conditions in humans. Research out today highlights a promising new approach to Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 ...