down syndrome
Archaeology
First Case of Down Syndrome Found in Ancient Greece
The first confirmed case of Down syndrome in Ancient Greece was found on the island of Aegina, according to research published in the journal Nature Communications.
DNA analysis on the skeleton of a girl aged 12-16 months, who lived in...
Business
Barbie Reveals First Doll With Down Syndrome
The US toy manufacturer, Mattel, released a Down Syndrome Barbie. The renowned toy company has been under fire in the past for Barbie's unrealistic portrayal of women.
To combat this criticism, Mattel has taken the initiative to create dolls that...
Culture
First Actress with Down Syndrome Gets Role in Prestigious National Theater of Greece
The Greek National Theatre hired last week, for the first time in its long history, an actress with Down syndrome to participate in a theatrical production in Athens.
Loxandra Loukas, a Thessaloniki-based actress, signed a contract to play in the...
Greece
Little Jay Will Not Travel to Brazil (video)
The story of Jay Beatty has moved the world. Τhe 11-year-old Irish boy suffers from Down syndrome, but that never discouraged him from supporting his favorite team, Celtic of Glasgow. Jay’s idol is ''Sammy,'' his nickname for Georgios Samaras, and even...