It is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division result in an extra full or even partial copy of chromosome 21.

The sports world is abuzz with the recent announcement by World Athletics regarding the introduction of chromosome testing for female athletes. This decision, aimed at maintaining the integrity of ...

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World Down Syndrome Day: Down syndrome appears as a genetic disorder following abnormal cellular division which results in ...

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said that the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction of cheek ...

Genes required for chromosomal small RNA are missing in certain duckweed species. This may explain the emergence of vigorous inter-species hybrids with three, rather than two, copies of each ...

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the dormant X get "reawakened" later in life, potentially giving the brain a boost.

The community rallied for research at an event that raised thousands of dollars to assist children with Ring 14 – a ...

Researchers found that a gene on the Y chromosome influences how aortic valve stenosis progresses differently in males and ...

Utrecht University has appointed Bas van Steensel as Special Professor of Chromosome Biology. Van Steensel will lead fundamental research into how chromosomes function and how genetic information is ...

The planned changes include reinstating a version of chromosome testing that was discontinued in the 1990s, requiring athletes who compete in the female category to submit to a cheek swab or dry ...