Down syndrome is the target of ambitious NIH research initiatives
February 17th, 2008 Posted by: Dr. Dobson
Washington — Down syndrome is a familiar condition, affecting about one in every 800 children born in the United States. Although it is the most frequent genetic cause of mild to moderate mental retardation and it is associated with numerous other medical problems, much about it remains unknown.
The National Institutes of Health proposes to change that with an ambitious research agenda intended to advance understanding and speed treatments.
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