Review article

Jérôme Lejeune (1926-1994): father of modern genetics

Marianna Karamanou ; History of Medicine Department, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece
Emmanouil Kanavakis ; Department of Medical Genetics, Medical School, University of Athens, “Aghia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, Athens, Greece
Ariadni Mavrou ; Department of Medical Genetics, Medical School, University of Athens, “Aghia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, Athens, Greece
Eleni Petridou ; Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
George Androutsos ; History of Medicine Department, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece

Abstract

Jérôme Lejeune’s greatest achievement was the discovery of the genetic basis of down’s syndrome, which he named trisomy 21. His important research in human genetics, as well as his humanitarian spirit and fight against therapeutic abortion, rightly led to his recognition as the founder of modern genetics.

Keywords

Jérôme Lejeune; Down’s syndrome; trisomy 21; anti abortion movement

Hrčak ID:

96420

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/96420

Publication date:

17.12.2012.

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