Down syndrome: an additional 22 million dollars released for research in the US November 29, 2018 0 1 In the US, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has just granted additional funding to the tune of 22.2 million dollars to boost research into...
Jerome Lejeune Foundation funds study on naps and Down syndrome November 8, 2018 0 0 Sleep is often linked to improved memory retention and learning; however, a recent study funded in part by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation suggests...
President Trump condemns discrimination against individuals with Down syndrome October 4, 2018 0 1 In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, President Donald Trump has released an official White House statement, celebrating the advancements...
Announcing the Jerome Lejeune Legacy Fund! September 12, 2018 0 0 When it comes to medical care, individuals in the U.S. with Down syndrome battle a troubling reality: the average medical professional is not...
The scoop on genetic diagnosis and genetic counseling August 6, 2018 0 0 This piece highlights the work of the Jerome Lejeune Institute in France, which was founded to carry on the work of Dr. Lejeune and has consulted...
Jerome Lejeune Foundation now accepting research proposals for fall grants! June 20, 2018 0 0 The Jerome Lejeune Foundation Autumn Grant, which is dedicated to supporting Down syndrome research, opened for applications this week. In...
Jerome Lejeune honored by Archbishop in baccalaureate address May 24, 2018 0 0 In his baccalaureate address on May 11 at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville recognized Dr. Jerome...
Cross-sectional research on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease February 7, 2018 0 1 The team of Carmen MartÃnez-Cué (Spain), subsidized in 2016 by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, recently confirmed that the DYRK1A gene plays a...
Pre-implantation diagnostics: the scandal surrounding non-validated tests January 18, 2018 0 1 Pre-implantation diagnostics have been carried out since the 1990s to detect chromosomal anomalies in embryos prior to implantation. Several...
Scientists call for the more personalized use of genome editing January 4, 2018 0 0 A study conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital and the University of Montreal warns against the use of genome editing in humans because the...
Powerful Speech on Down Syndrome Goes Viral November 2, 2017 0 0 In a powerful speech before Congress last week, actor and Special Olympian Frank Stephens testified on the topic of living with Down syndrome, and...
