Down syndrome is caused by an error in cell division during development. Individuals receive three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the typical two copies, resulting in duplicates of the genes ...

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With his latest, “Nouvelle Vague” (“New Wave”), Linklater travels back to 1960s Paris, where film critic Godard put down his ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How do atoms form? – Joshua, age 7, Shoreview, ...

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General manager Dan Brown says Cam Smith 'can be a star one day' but said nothing is guaranteed for outfielder's second ...

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As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and ...