down syndrome
Could Down syndrome be eliminated? Scientists say cutting-edge gene editing tool could cut out extra chromosome
A new study reveals how CRISPR gene editing could potentially eradicate Down syndrome.
Hyper-sexualized AI Down syndrome content is going viral in latest sick trend
Social media creators have been known to use AI filters to make their waists look smaller or their breasts appear bigger, but now disturbing Instagram and TikTok accounts are stooping...
3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours
The disturbing incident lasted for about four hours and 15 minutes, police said.
Woman with Alzheimer's — but no dementia symptoms — stumps doctors
The brain of a US woman with Down syndrome showed the classic signs of Alzheimer's disease upon her death, yet she remained symptom free throughout her lifetime. Researchers say the...
Rangers' infielder will wear No. 21 to raise Down Syndrome awareness, honor newborn daughter
The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the...
8-year-old boy with Down syndrome hailed as a hero for rescuing sister, 14, from raging house fire
“He kind of saved her life. He’s our hero.”
Meet the LI entrepreneur with Down syndrome who runs the world's largest online sock company
This will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. A Long Island man with Down syndrome has proved that nothing can stop his dreams -- as he has built and runs...
NFL star's 1-year-old daughter dies in heartbreaking tragedy
49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announced the tragic death of his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, on Tuesday.
Student with Down Syndrome becomes first to join fraternity: 'The joy and light that we were missing'
Charlie McGee wanted the full college experience — and he wasn't going to let living with Down Syndrome get in his way
School employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet, storage cage: lawsuit
An employee of a rural Kansas school district repeatedly shoved a teenager with Down syndrome into a utility closet, hit the boy and once photographed him locked in a cage...
Florida man arrested and beaten after making fun of disabled guest at Disney World
A Florida man drunkenly made fun of a disabled person before assaulting her family members at Disney World after downing three bourbon shots.
UES café dedicated to employing people with cognitive disabilities opens: 'It's a joy for them to have a job'
"It's a joy for them to have a job, for them to prove that they exist," the cafe founder told The Post.
Inside $2M Queens home with water views where a squatter is living it up
Months after the $2 million purchase of this Shore Road residence, the owners can't move in -- and listing images show the squatter is getting luxe fittings.
Shane Gillis talks 'SNL' firing during opening monologue: 'I probably shouldn't be up here honestly'
Gillis' blundering return to the comedy show comes after he was fired from the cast in 2019 when he was heard spouting several racial and homophobic slurs on an episode...
'Life Goes On' actress Andrea Fay Friedman dead at 53
Trailblazing actress Andrea Fay Friedman, who was among the first actresses with Down syndrome on TV, has died at 53.
Taylor Swift makes dream come true for NY tween with Down Syndrome in touching MetLife moment
“I felt so special, happy, nauseous, shocked, excited,” 12-year-old Grace DelVecchio, who has Down Syndrome, told The Post about the special moment.
School bus driver accused of duct taping 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome
A Pennsylvania bus driver has been accused of using duct tape to restrain a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome to a seat on her bus.
Dad makes dream come true for 'Swiftie' tween daughter with Down Syndrome
“I’m going to yell and scream and jump up and down. I’m so excited to see her!” the elated tween told The Post.
Barbie with Down syndrome helps more kids ‘see themselves’ in toys: Mattel
Barbie manufacturer Mattel announced their first-ever doll with Down syndrome on Tuesday as the brand seeks to expand the doll's diversity and representation.
Walmart denied new trial after losing suit brought by fired worker with Down syndrome
In July 2021, a jury ruled that Walmart violated he Americans with Disabilities Act when it fired Marlo Spaeth in July 2015.