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People With Congenital Heart Disease Need Physical Activity, Study Suggests
April 29, 2013 People born with a heart defect need physical activity. Some irregular heart beat conditions may require activity restrictions but for most patients physical activity is ... > full story -
Molecular Role of Gene Linked to Blood Vessel Formation Uncovered
April 29, 2013 Researchers have discovered that disrupting a gene that acts as a regulatory switch to turn on other genes can keep blood vessels from forming and developing ... > full story -
Potential New Way to Detect Colorectal and Other Cancers
April 25, 2013 A unique new study reveals a novel mechanism explaining the previously unknown root cause of some forms of colorectal ... > full story -
Gene Networks in Brains of Deceased Patients Reveal Potential Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
April 25, 2013 Most information about the cause of Alzheimer's is based on studies from animal models. Now, a study examines the brain tissue of deceased human patients and sheds light on dysfunctions in molecular ... > full story -
Autism Risk Spotted at Birth in Abnormal Placentas
April 25, 2013 Researchers have figured out how to measure an infant's risk of developing autism by looking for abnormalities in his/her placenta at birth, allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment for the ... > full story -
Intractable Seizures Halted With Experimental Treatment for Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome'
April 24, 2013 With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story -
Repairing Articular Cartilage Defects With an Injectable Gel Engineered With Gene Modified BMSCs
April 23, 2013 Tissue engineering combined with gene therapy technology has the potential to manage the repair of defective articular cartilage. In this study, through minimally invasive injection methods the ... > full story -
Epigenetic Changes Shed Light on Biological Mechanism of Autism
April 23, 2013 Scientists have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical twins who differ in autism traits. The study is the largest of ... > full story -
New Understanding of Asthma Development: Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Utero
April 18, 2013 The most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, respiratory syncytial virus, can be transferred during pregnancy to an unborn baby, according to new ... > full story
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