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Re:Scientists find genetic signature of Down syndrome in anc... by bglazer on Wednesday February 28, 2024 @11:05PM (#39546299)
Children with Down syndrome have high rates of severe heart defects. These are treatable with surgery now.

So I think you’re wrong in assuming mistreatment or neglect just because the children died young.

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Re:Scientists find genetic signature of Down syndrome in anc... by whimsicalism on Thursday February 29, 2024 @11:24AM (#39551458)
High rates but still half without, given that fetal bones preserve less well we would expect more infants and adolescents that we do not see.
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