It is more common in our society than people are familiar with it to be and every year as women wait longer to get pregnant its chances increase. A genetic condition called Down syndrome becomes increasingly common as women wait longer to have children. Though the disorder of the 21st chromosome has mild to severe affects on those inflicted, people can still try to live normal lives. Down syndrome is the result of an additional 21…showed first 75 words of 542 total…

…showed last 75 words of 542 total…many to lead normal lives, its also making great strides in identifying the genes that produce the 21st chromosome that causes the characteristics of Down syndrome. Scientist feel with this information they will be able to prevent, improve, or maybe even correct the problems associated with the common genetic disorder of Down syndrome. I feel if people with Down syndrome are willing, they too can lead normal lives with a little help here and there.