Learn how having fewer or extra chromosomes, like in Down or Turner syndrome, affects human health and development.
Explore why having exactly 46 chromosomes is essential for human survival and health, and learn about related genetic conditions.
Explore why humans cannot be born with 50 chromosomes and learn about chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome.
Learn about the typical IQ range for people with Down syndrome and why IQ scores vary widely in this community.
Discover the odds of having Down syndrome by maternal age, with risks increasing from 1 in 1,250 at age 25 to 1 in 30 at age 45.
Discover how maternal and paternal age affect the likelihood of having a child with Down syndrome and understand key risk factors.
Discover the main risk factors for Down syndrome, including maternal age, genetic history, and more.