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NIH Funds Study of How Sleep May Be linked to Alzheimer’s Disease in Individuals with Down Syndrome

While it is well known that individuals with Down syndrome have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, this population also experiences increased rates of disrupted sleep. A team of scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder believe there may be a genetic link between these conditions.  


Author Chelsea Donohoe | Publish Date November 06, 2023
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Crnic Institute Scientists Receive $3M in NIH Funding to Develop a Novel  Data Resource for the Study of Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 and is the most common chromosomal abnormality in the human population. While it is known that trisomy 21 changes the genetic make-up of an individual, little is understood about how it affects the structure and function of different organs and tissues across the human body or precisely how these effects contribute to the health issues experienced by individuals with Down syndrome.  


Author Chelsea Donohoe | Publish Date September 29, 2023
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