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Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research

  • Written by Joaquin Espinosa, Professor of Pharmacology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new researchAddressing the increased risks of certain diseases among those with Down syndrome could help improve their quality of life.Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images

People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy during the 20th...

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