Two best friends with Down’s syndrome, Rubén Almazán Estepa and Álvaro Cano, have become ambassadors for the Liga Genuine, a football league exclusively for players with intellectual disabilities. Their passion for football and determination led them to propose the league to La Liga, which has become a platform for inclusivity and fostering dreams for players of all ages and genders.
A new analysis of a Neanderthal child’s ear bone suggests the first known case of Down syndrome in our closest human relatives. The discovery of ‘Tina’ provides evidence of Neanderthals engaging in altruistic behavior, caring for a child with a challenging genetic condition who wouldn’t have been able to contribute in return.
A Malaysian court has sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison for splashing hot water on a man with Down syndrome in a lift. The incident was captured on video and went viral on the internet, sparking outrage. The victim sustained burns and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
