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Exposure to Herbicide May Increase Risk of Rare Disorder
September 28, 2012 — A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say ... > full story -
Boosting Natural Marijuana-Like Brain Chemicals Treats Fragile X Syndrome Symptoms
September 25, 2012 — Scientists have found that increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome, the most common known genetic cause of ... > full story -
Primate Study Adds to Evidence of BPA Harming Human Reproduction
September 24, 2012 — A researcher has found new evidence that the plastic additive BPA can disrupt women's reproductive systems, causing chromosome damage, miscarriages and birth defects. Scientists report seeing ... > full story -
New Mouse Model May Provide Insights Into Rare Genetic Syndrome
September 23, 2012 — ew mouse models can help scientists study a rare disease, called SECISBP2 syndrome, that causes abnormal thyroid hormone metabolism, delayed bone maturation, as well as other abnormal characteristics ... > full story -
Medication Effective in Treating Social Withdrawal in Fragile X and Potentially Autism Patients
September 19, 2012 — An investigational compound that targets the core symptoms of fragile X syndrome is effective for addressing the social withdrawal and challenging behaviors characteristic of the condition, making it ... > full storyMore: -
Scientists Design Molecule That Reverses Some Fragile X Syndrome Defects
September 4, 2012 — Scientists have designed a compound that shows promise as a potential therapy for one of the diseases closely linked to fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that causes mental retardation, ... > full story -
Too Much Protein HUWE1 Causes Intellectual Disability
August 31, 2012 — Two to three percent of children are born with an intellectual disability. Possibly by a genetic defect, but in 80 percent of these cases, we do not know -- yet -- which genes are responsible. ... > full story -
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The Effects of Discrimination Could Last a Lifetime
August 27, 2012 — Increased levels of depression as a result of discrimination could contribute to low birth weight ... > full story -
Gene 'Switch' May Explain DiGeorge Syndrome Severity
August 23, 2012 — The discovery of a 'switch' that modifies a gene known to be essential for normal heart development could explain variations in the severity of birth defects in children with DiGeorge ... > full story -
What’s Best for Very Low Birth Weight Babies
August 16, 2012 — While the health benefits of breast feeding baby are well known, a new study finds that, for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, a small amount of fortification can improve growth rates without ... > full story
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