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Apes and Downs Syndrome
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I was just watching a zoo programme on the TV and a 38 year old monkey had a baby. It made me wonder if apes and monkeys can have babies suffering from Downs Syndrome. I've had a Google but can't find anything.
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I have heard of it once many years ago. Some evidence is outlined here
The fact that it is situated on chromosome set 22 in apes is probably due to the fact the apes have 24 pairs instead of the 23 in humans.
The fact that it is situated on chromosome set 22 in apes is probably due to the fact the apes have 24 pairs instead of the 23 in humans.
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