Memes, A Grumpy Cat, And The Truth Behind The Existence Of "Feline Down Syndrome"
In 2012, the Grumpy Cat took the internet world by storm. The cat's unique facial features and "grumpy" appearance turned her into an internet sensation, and fans started a rumor that she was, in fact, born with Down syndrome. Does the famed Grumpy Cat have Down syndrome? Here is a look at the science behind the celebrity. What is Down Syndrome? Humans have 23 chromosomal pairs; in each chromosomal pair, the father and mother contribute a chromosome for a total number of 46 chromosomes.
