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References used for this fact sheet
- Down syndrome today, 2011, Down Syndrome Victoria. More information here.
- Buckley, S, Living with Down syndrome, Down Syndrome Education International. More information here.
- Trisomy 21 – Down Syndrome, Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
- Changes to chromosome structure – translocations, Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
- The Genetics File – Down syndrome, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Parkville Vic. More information here.
- Down syndrome, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. More information here.
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