/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/21/ancient-dna-reveals-down-syndrome-in-past-human-societies By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains. February 21 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/21/ancient-dna-reveals-down-syndrome-in-past-human-societies