February 23, 2012: Blood Test Detects Down Syndrome During Pregnancy
Second company develops noninvasive screen for condition

January 10, 2012: Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome
Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

November 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
Researchers take steps toward noninvasive screening for fetal abnormalities

September 30, 2011: Down Syndrome Brings Joy, Not Regrets, for Many Families
Survey finds people living with those who have the disorder have been enriched by the experience

March 07, 2011: Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On
Simple blood draw might someday become routine practice in pregnancy, researchers say

November 22, 2010: Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks
Combination linked to higher rates of life-threatening heart, lung, digestive disorders, study finds

October 26, 2010: Stillbirth Can Be Devastating, Unpredictable
Doctor whose wife suffered one says more needs to be done to prevent it

August 06, 2010: How Parents Come to Accept Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Grief usually turns into joy, resilience, experts say

June 04, 2010: Kids With Down Syndrome Might Get Help Learning
Tests with mice suggest potential avenue for improving mental functioning, researchers say

May 20, 2010: A Protein Links Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome
Amyloid-beta accumulates in eyes of Down-affected patients, spurring cataracts, study finds

March 26, 2010: New Down Syndrome Theory Emerges
Findings could open new avenues of treatment, researchers say

November 30, 2009: U.S. Records Increase in Kids With Down Syndrome
Expert attributes rise to more women having babies later in life

November 19, 2009: For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests

May 20, 2009: Research Reveals How Down Syndrome Shields Against Cancer
The findings might someday lead to better treatments, experts say

March 31, 2009: Study Links Pesticides to Birth Defects
Risk rises for babies conceived in spring, summer, when chemical concentrations peak

October 13, 2008: Circadian Rhythm Plays Role in Memory
Hamsters deprived of body's sleep-wake system 'can't remember anything,' study says

September 04, 2008: Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development