Brain Donation | One Woman’s Gift to the Next Generation with Down Syndrome
In this heartfelt podcast episode, Molly shares her family’s experience with brain donation, and its incredible importance for Alzheimer's and Down syndrome research.
Read MorePuerto Rico to become a site for The Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium – Down syndrome
The Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium–Down Syndrome (ABC-DS) is partnering with researchers in Puerto Rico to build a local research site and increase Hispanic representation in Alzheimer’s disease studies involving adults with Down syndrome. As part of the effort, five Puerto Rican families will participate in research activities in Wisconsin while infrastructure is developed to eventually conduct the studies on the island. Check out the article to learn more.
Read MoreABC-DS Through the Lense of a Participant and Sibling
Check out these articles written by an ABC-DS participant David Egan and his brother Marc Egan (a sibling control) at the University of Pittsburgh!
Read MoreAlzheimer’s TODAY June Issue Features ABC-DS Investigators!
Check out page 6 of the June Issue of Alzheimer's TODAY to see an article written by our own Dr. Elizabeth Head and Dr. JR-Jiun Liou!
Read MoreWoman Donated Her Brain to Science—Alzheimer’s Experts Shocked by Discovery
An ABC-DS participant at the University of California - Irvine donated her brain upon passing away in her 60s. Brain donation is incredibly important to our work, and this case is a great example. The participant’s brain had all of the neuropathological markers expected with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Even with all of the hallmark neurological signs of Alzheimer’s, this participant was cognitively stable her entire life! This woman defied the odds and by donating her brain has given us the opportunity to learn more about protective factors. Check out the article to learn more.
Read MoreWho Really Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome?
In 1959 the first findings of a genetic cause of Down syndrome were published. French scientist Jérôme Lejeune has long been credited for the discovery of trisomy 21. Many years later, Marthe Gautier, made it clear that she was the true discoverer of trisomy 21. The article, “Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome”, describes how Gautier had the ability to culture cells to find this breakthrough discovery. The article goes on to describe how Lejeune had access to photograph the results of Gautier’s study. Instead of just photographing them, he took the photographs to their superior and quickly published the results as the first author with Gautier as the second author (and with her name misspelled). For many years, Lejeune was the face of the discovery of trisomy 21, until Gautier herself advocated to be recognized as the true discoverer. As we open Women’s History Month and approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we want to celebrate Marthe Gautier and her incredible discovery. Click 'Read More' below to read the entire article!
Read MoreNew Newsletter from the University of Cambridge!
Our team from the University of Cambridge has a new newsletter to share with you!
Read MoreNew Lifestyle Newsletter!
Check out our newest Lifestyle newsletter! This edition is all about the importance of sleep and how you can improve your sleep.
Read MoreLa Movida Madison
Our University of Wisconsin-Madison Study ABC-DS study team joined La Movida Madison
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