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Second Gene Associated With Specific Congenital Heart Defects Identified
April 29, 2011 — A gene known to be important in cardiac development has been newly associated with congenital heart malformations that result in obstruction of the left ventricular outflow ... > full story -
Minorities Born With Heart Defects at Higher Risk of Dying in Early Childhood Than Whites
April 18, 2011 — Non-Hispanic black infants born with heart defects are more likely to die within the first five years of life than their non-Hispanic white and Hispanic peers, a new study finds. The findings suggest ... > full story -
New Clue Found for Fragile X Syndrome-Epilepsy Link
April 12, 2011 — Individuals with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, often develop epilepsy, but so far the underlying causes are unknown. Researchers have now discovered a ... > full story -
Drinking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Premature Birth, Study Finds
April 10, 2011 — Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight. But there are conflicting reports about how much alcohol, if any, it is ... > full story -
Progesterone Reduces Rate of Early Preterm Birth in at-Risk Women, Study Suggests
April 6, 2011 — A new study has found that progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone, reduced the rate of preterm birth before the 33rd week of pregnancy by 45 percent among one category of at-risk women. The ... > full story -
Hotspots of Genetic Rearrangement: Findings in Mice Could Aid Understanding of How Mammals Genetically Adapt
April 5, 2011 — Researchers have zoomed in on mouse chromosomes to map hotspots of genetic recombination -- sites where DNA breaks and reforms to shuffle genes. The findings have the potential to improve the ... > full story -
Early Work Indicates Drug Used to Treat Alcoholism May Help Those With Fragile X and Autism
April 4, 2011 — In small, early clinical trials, adults and children with autism and Fragile X syndrome have shown improved communication and social behavior when treated with acamprosate, according to new ... > full story -
Mental Retardation Gene Provides Insights Into Brain Formation
February 15, 2011 — Scientists have uncovered new clues to memory and learning by exploring the function of a single gene, and at the same time, have provided insights into a form of human mental ... > full story -
First IVF Babies Born Using New Chromosome Counting Technique
February 5, 2011 — The first babies have now been born in the UK using a new technique to select the best embryos for IVF. The advance could bring hope to many British couples struggling to have a child and going ... > full story -
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Memory Loss in Older People
February 2, 2011 — Older people with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at a higher risk for memory loss, according to a new ... > full story
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