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Without This Protein, Embryonic Development Halts
May 12, 2010 — Researchers studying the common genetic disorder chromosome 22q.11 deletion syndrome have identified key proteins that act together to regulate early embryonic development. One protein is essential ... > full story -
Early Births Decline in Most Categories, U.S. Report Finds; Rates Drop for Most States and Ethnic and Gestational-Age Groups
May 11, 2010 — For the first time in three decades, the nation and most states saw a two-year decline in preterm birth rates, indicating that strategies have begun to pay off. Rates declined for both late and early ... > full story -
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Restless Legs Syndrome: French-Canadian Families at Higher Risk
May 10, 2010 — Restless legs syndrome, which causes an irresistible desire to move legs, appears to be a hereditary condition that's more prominent among French Canadian women and may be caused by a combination of ... > full story -
Fragile X Syndrome Gene's Role in Shaping Brain Uncovered
May 7, 2010 — Researchers have discovered how the genetic mutation that causes Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited mental retardation, interferes with the "pruning" of nerve connections in the ... > full story -
Same Disease, Different Stem Cell Models
May 6, 2010 — In the last three years, a new technique for reprogramming adult cells has given scientists an easier and less controversial way to harness the power of embryonic-like stem cells to study human ... > full story -
Imaging Study Discovers Brain Development Differences in Kids With Fragile X Syndrome
May 3, 2010 — Fragile X syndrome is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability and autism. Now, researchers using advanced, noninvasive imaging techniques have shown how the brains of very ... > full story -
Protein Partners May Provide Insight Into Inherited Mental Retardation
April 22, 2010 — A new study that uncovers a pathway critical for proper embryological development in zebra fish may also reveal a parallel mechanism that drives wiring of the vertebrate brain. The research provides ... > full story -
Breathe Easy With the Protein LPCAT1
April 19, 2010 — The leading cause of death in infants born prematurely is respiratory distress syndrome. It is caused by deficiency in a fat-protein complex known as lung surfactant, which is critical for optimal ... > full story -
Scientists Find New Genes for Cancer, Other Diseases in Plants, Yeast and Worms
April 13, 2010 — From deep within the genomes of organisms as diverse as plants, worms and yeast, scientists have uncovered new genes responsible for causing human diseases such as cancer and ... > full story -
When Social Fear Is Missing, So Are Racial Stereotypes, Shows Study of Children With Williams Syndrome
April 12, 2010 — Children with the genetic condition known as Williams syndrome have unusually friendly natures because they lack the sense of fear that the rest of us feel in many social situations. Now, a study ... > full story
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