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Down's syndrome.

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Feb2025 (Volume) 37 (Number) 3
Medium (Periodical) Biological Sciences Review.
Classif 570 BIO
Subject Biology
Page 2 - 6
Authors Lockhart, Kirsty
Contents

Down's syndrome is a genetic condition that causes certain physical characteristics, associated health conditions and learning disablity, but does not prevent people living happy, satisfied lives. The author, family support service officer and TeenZ Space co-ordinator at Down's Syndrome Scotland (DSS) describes key aspects and tells us why she loves her job.

Keywords
Downs Syndrome     Ethical issues     Genetic diversity     Genetic screening     Genetic variation     Inheritance     Meiosis     Mutation