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Caffeine Linked to Low Birth Weight Babies
February 18, 2013 — Maternal nutrition is important to a developing embryo and to the health of the child later in life. Supplementing the diet with specific vitamins is known to increase health of the fetus for example ... > full story -
Could an Old Antidepressant Treat Sickle Cell Disease?
February 18, 2013 — An antidepressant drug used since the 1960s may also hold promise for treating sickle cell disease, according to a surprising new finding made in mice and human red blood cells by a team has spent ... > full story -
Genetic Key to Preventing Spine Tumors
February 18, 2013 — Genetic medicine experts have identified a new gene responsible for causing an inherited form of tumor, known as spinal meningioma. Meningiomas are the commonest form of tumor affecting the brain and ... > full story -
Mussel-Inspired 'Glue' for Surgical Repair and Cancer Drug Delivery
February 17, 2013 — When it comes to sticking power under wet conditions, marine mussels are hard to beat. Scientists have created new materials that mimic mussel adhesive proteins for three medical applications: ... > full story -
Same Genetic Defect Causes Pompe Disease in Both Humans and Dogs
February 17, 2013 — Pompe disease, a severe glycogen storage disease appearing in Lapphunds is caused by a genetic defect in acid α-glucosidase gene. The same genetic mutation also causes the equivalent disease in ... > full story -
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Study in Mice Yields Angelman Advance
February 13, 2013 — Scientists reports experiments showing how the gene defect of Angelman syndrome disrupts neurological processes that may be needed for memory and learning. In tests in mice, the team showed that a ... > full story -
Lower Autism Risk With Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy
February 12, 2013 — Women who took folic acid supplements in early pregnancy almost halved the risk of having a child with autism. Beginning to take folic acid supplements later in pregnancy did not reduce the ... > full story -
Some Autism Behaviors Linked to Altered Gene
February 12, 2013 — Scientists have identified a genetic mutation that may underlie common behaviors seen in some people with autism, such as difficulty communicating and resistance to ... > full story -
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Predicts IVF Success
February 12, 2013 — Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent ... > full story -
Potential Treatment Prevents Damage from Prolonged Seizures
February 11, 2013 — Researchers have found a new anti-inflammatory compound that can reduce mortality when given to mice after drug-induced seizures. Researchers are hopeful the compound could be administered after ... > full story
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