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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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First Genetic Test for Predicting IVF Success
January 12, 2011 — Researchers have developed the first genetic blood test for predicting the chances that in vitro fertilization will lead to a successful pregnancy. The test is based on the finding that different ... > full story -
DNA Blood Test Can Cut Invasive Testing for Down's Syndrome by 98 Percent, Study Suggests
January 11, 2011 — Women in high risk pregnancies for Down's syndrome could have a DNA blood test to detect the disorder and avoid invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, finds a large ... > full story
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