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Molecular Roots of Down Syndrome Unraveled
What is it about the extra
chromosome inherited in Down
syndrome -- chromosome 21 --
that alters brain and body
development? Researchers
have new evidence that
... > full story
Fragile X Makes Brain Cells Talk Too Much
The most common inherited
form of mental retardation
and autism, fragile X
syndrome, turns some brain
cells into chatterboxes,
scientists report. The extra
talk may make it harder for
... > full story
Reduced Risk of Preterm Birth for Pregnant Women Vaccinated During Pandemic Flu
Pregnant women who received
the H1N1 influenza vaccine
during the 2009 pandemic
were less likely to have
premature babies, and their
... > full story
Gene Linked to Respiratory Distress in Babies
Some infants are more
susceptible to potentially
life-threatening breathing
problems after birth, and
rare, inherited DNA
differences may explain why,
... > full story
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Children Living Near Toxic Waste Sites in Developing Countries May Experience Higher Blood Lead Levels Resulting in Lower IQ
May 6, 2013 — Researcher estimates that lead exposure could cause mental retardation in 6 in 1,000 children living near toxic waste ... > full story -
'Dark Genome' Is Involved in Rett Syndrome
May 2, 2013 — Researchers have described alterations in noncoding long chain RNA sequences in Rett ... > full story -
Discovery of Genetic Defect Which Triggers Epilepsy
April 17, 2013 — Researchers have identified a gene behind an epilepsy syndrome, which could also play an important role in other idiopathic (genetically caused) epilepsies. With the so-called "next generation ... > full story -
Cholesterol Increases Risk of Alzheimer's and Heart Disease
April 15, 2013 — Using insights gained from studying two much rarer disorders, Down Syndrome and Niemann Pick-C disease, researchers found that cholesterol wreaks havoc on the orderly process of cell division, ... > full story -
New Therapy for Fragile X Chromosome Syndrome Discovered
April 10, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new therapy for the fragile X chromosome syndrome. This new therapy proposes the modulation of the cerebral endocannabinoid system in order to ameliorate the symptoms of ... > full story -
Minocycline, an Antibiotic, Improves Behavior for Children With Fragile X Syndrome
April 8, 2013 — Minocycline, an older, broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family, provides meaningful improvements as a therapeutic for children with fragile X syndrome, a study has ... > full story -
Significant Insights Into Common Form of Autism: Study Identifies Genetic Connections in 15q Duplication Syndrome
March 26, 2013 — Results from a new study are providing significant insights into autism through the study of a specific form of the disorder caused by a duplication on chromosome ... > full story -
Taste Preferences Impact Health, New Study Finds
February 13, 2013 — Individuals who have a high preference for sweets and a high aversion to bitter flavors may be at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed ... > full story -
Mutations in ASXL3 Cause Problems Similar to Bohring-Opitz Syndrome
February 4, 2013 — Mutations which affect the gene ASXL3 cause a novel syndrome similar to Bohring-Opitz syndrome, finds a a new study. This molecular definition distinguishes these children from those with ... > full story -
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Why Down Syndrome Boosts Susceptibility to Other Conditions
January 11, 2013 — A new study has revealed some of the underlying neural factors that explain why people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and autistic spectrum ... > full story
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