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Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research

  • Written by Joaquin Espinosa, Professor of Pharmacology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageAddressing the increased risks of certain diseases among those with Down syndrome could help improve their quality of life.Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images

People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy during the 20th...

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