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The burials of infants with Down syndrome in Europe provide insight into how babies with genetic conditions were cared for in premodern times, according to a new study
By analyzing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers has uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains. The team identified six cases of Down syndrome and one case of Edwards syndrome in huma
Genetic analysis of thousands of ancient DNA samples has found four cases of rare chromosomal mutations in sites in Navarra
DNA analysis has revealed a higher-than-expected number of cases of Down syndrome in past human societies going back as far as 5,000 years.