For this Memorial Day, ask yourself: what in your life is worth living for? Continue Reading
May 22, 2014
ACMG Posters: NIPS is causing misunderstanding
More research presented at the 2014 American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics conference. A common theme emerges: non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) isn't what it's been promised to be, and patients are misunderstanding it. Continue Reading
April 2, 2014
World Autism Awareness Day: dual diagnosis with Down syndrome
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is yet another condition that shows individuals with Down syndrome are individuals first. Continue Reading
March 25, 2014
What some moms have learned from having children with Down syndrome
With World Down Syndrome Day happening last Friday, several moms shared their thoughts on having children with Down syndrome. Here are some excerpts. Continue Reading
March 18, 2014
3 things about 3/18, National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day
Today is National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day, so chosen as "3/18" represents the genetic cause of Trisomy 18, a third copy of the 18th Chromosome. Here are three things about Trisomy 18. Continue Reading
January 9, 2014
#Toast4Ethan
Today would have been Robert Ethan Saylor's 27th birthday. His mom has asked everyone to think of Ethan today and what his legacy will be. Here are my hopes for what his legacy will be. Continue Reading
January 6, 2014
Times of India Down syndrome prenatal testing report: almost every single sentence wrong
The Times of India has run a report about non-invasive prenatal screening being introduced in India. Almost every single sentence is wrong. Continue Reading
December 27, 2013
2013: The year in pictures
Well, more accurately, 2013: The Year in Blog Graphics. Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Keep calm & build confidence
Two videos that came across social media this week shared a related lesson about what can be learned from living through a difficult period: confidence. Continue Reading
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