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Down's syndrome - the story of an extra chromosome 21.

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Feb2017 (Volume) 29 (Number) 3
Medium (Periodical) Biological Sciences Review.
Classif 570 BIO
Subject Biology
Page 37 - 41
Authors Blair, Paula
Contents

Down's syndrome is a human genetic condition caused, in most cases, by an extra chromosome 21. The author explores the history of Down's syndrome and examines the scientific developments that resulted in a better understanding of the condition.

Keywords
Chromosome 21     Down's syndrome     Genetics     Prenatal testing     Society    


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