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Funding For Down Syndrome Research Shrinks
The organizations pointed out that research into Down syndrome has benefits beyond those currently affected by the disorder since individuals with Down syndrome are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, childhood leukemia and other conditions.
Why is Down Syndrome Linked to Leukemia?
The chromosome 21 gene the researchers have zeroed in on — Dyrk1A — may also be the answer to treating this type of leukemia, according to an announcement of the findings, by developing a small-molecule inhibitor of that particular gene.
Kay McGee, 91, Founded Down Syndrome organization
I am so grateful for her vision. The world would be a sadder place if she had followed the conventional wisdom of the time.
But Kay McGee’s work helped people with other disabilities as well, according to Hebein. It raised the issue of inequality and offered parents hope at a time when they got mostly negative information.
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