A new study from researchers at the University of San Francisco (UCSF) has revealed a surprising connection between the neuropathology of those...
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Canadian swimmer claims six medals at World Down Syndrome Swim Championships
At this year’s World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, one competitor stood out among the rest. Julia Lane, a 22-year-old from...
MoreNew research provides insight into eating habits of children with Down syndrome
Food scientists recently conducted a new study in an effort to understand why children with Down syndrome prefer eating different food groups than...
MoreMedical implant trial results show sleep apnea improvements in children with Down syndrome
After six years of research and over 40 patient surgeries, doctors have successfully finished Phase I of trials for a new device that is helping...
MoreJLF France releases music video in honor of World Down Syndrome Day
On March 21, 2022, World Down Syndrome Day, our sister foundation in France, Fondation Jérôme Lejeune, released a special music video recognizing...
MoreApplications open for 2022 postdoctoral fellowships
The Jerome Lejeune Foundation is delighted to announce that it is once again accepting applications for postdoctoral fellowships. The 2022...
MoreWoman with Down syndrome earns black belt in karate
This month, a Florida woman with Down syndrome finally earned her black belt in karate. At 29 years old, Christina Haas is a fighter, and has been...
MoreDownload your FREE copy of the Handbook on the Human Embryo
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MoreDouble your impact for Down syndrome this October
Every gift matched up to $150,000 During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, every dollar you give becomes two dollars towards helping someone with...
MoreTulsa gym partners with nonprofit to teach individuals with Down syndrome how to box
A gym in Tulsa, Oklahoma, called 99 BXNGÂ is now offering boxing classes specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome. The classes are...
MoreLearn about the Jerome Lejeune Institute’s Biological Resource Center: BioJel
Did you know that in 2008, the Jerome Lejeune Institute in France launched a biological resource center (CRB) called BioJel? About BioJeL...
MoreMom discovers relationship between Down syndrome and ketotic hypoglycemia
Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated mother, scientists recently discovered that there is a connection between individuals born with Down syndrome...
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