Down Syndrome News

Posted November 18, 2009:

• Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome

Posted November 17, 2009:

• US Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rate

Posted November 8, 2009:

• Developmental Delay Could Stem From Nicotinic Receptor Deletion

Posted November 6, 2009:

• New Light Shed On Gastroschisis Birth Defect

Posted November 2, 2009:

• Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy And Birth Defects: Study Examines Associations
• Clinical Tests Begin On Medication To Correct Fragile X Defect

Posted October 26, 2009:

• Increase In Down Syndrome Offset By Better Screening

Posted October 25, 2009:

• Weight Loss Can Shed Pounds And Carpal Tunnel

Posted October 23, 2009:

• Trembling Hands And Molecular Handshakes

Posted October 20, 2009:

• Could Some Forms Of Mental Retardation Be Treated With Drugs?

Posted October 19, 2009:

• No Test Needed For Hand-Foot Genital Syndrome In Women Without HOXA13 Gene Mutation, Study Finds

Posted October 15, 2009:

• Stem Cells Offer New Hope For Kidney Disease Patients

Posted October 1, 2009:

• Vision Influences Adults' Success And Health; Prenatal Factors May Be Crucial

Posted September 22, 2009:

• Childbearing Increases Chance Of Developing The Metabolic Syndrome

Posted September 16, 2009:

• Single Missing Protein May Result In Down Syndrome And Other Human Chromosomal Birth Defects
• Gene Mutation Causes Severe Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures In Thousands Of Infants Worldwide

Posted September 15, 2009:

• Supplementing Babies' Formula With DHA Boosts Cognitive Development, Study Finds

Posted September 14, 2009:

• Kids With Small Head Size At Risk Of Neurologic Problems, Screening Needed
• Understanding Implications Of Prenatal Testing For Down Syndrome

Posted September 6, 2009:

• Researchers Restore Missing Protein In Rare Genetic Brain Disorder

Posted September 4, 2009:

• Researchers Identify Critical Gene For Brain Development, Mental Retardation

Posted August 24, 2009:

• Fly Eyes Help Researchers 'See' New Proteins Involved In Memory

Posted August 21, 2009:

• Non-Coding RNA Called Evf2 Is Important For Gene Regulation

Posted August 16, 2009:

• Low Choline Levels In Pregnant Women Raise Babies' Risk For Brain And Spinal-Cord Defects, Study Shows

Posted August 15, 2009:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Prevalent In Adults With Down Syndrome

Posted August 11, 2009:

• Discovery Of Genetic Mutation In Leigh Syndrome

Posted August 4, 2009:

• New Insight Into Human Ciliopathy

Posted July 28, 2009:

• Maternal, Paternal Genes' Tug-of-War May Last Well Into Childhood

Posted July 21, 2009:

• Potential Pathogenic Mutation For Restless Legs Syndrome

Posted July 20, 2009:

• Light Shed On Cause Of Down Syndrome And Other Genetic Disorders

Posted July 13, 2009:

• Active Genes Discovered In The Developing Mammal Brain

Posted July 2, 2009:

• Brain Malformations Significantly Associated With Preterm Birth, Study Suggests

Posted June 25, 2009:

• Patterns Of Genetic Changes In Mental Retardation Uncovered
• Exposure To Phthalates May Be A Risk Factor For Low Birth Weight In Infants

Posted June 24, 2009:

• Measuring Intellectual Disability

Posted June 15, 2009:

• Sinus Infections May Be A Factor In Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children

Posted June 10, 2009:

• Natural Hormone Offers Hope For Treatment Of The Metabolic Syndrome

Posted June 5, 2009:

• Phthalates And Birth Defects? Doubt Cast On Link Between Environmental Chemicals And Male Urogenital Abnormalities

Posted June 1, 2009:

• Findings In Epilepsy Gene In Animals May Guide Treatment Directions For Infants

Posted May 21, 2009:

• Genetic Defects Linked With Rare Bearded Lady Discovered

Posted May 4, 2009:

• How Deadly Pediatric Disorder Develops In Brain: Link To Alzheimer's Could Lead To First Treatment

Posted April 27, 2009:

• Two Causes For Bowel Disease In Infants Suggested By New Research

Posted April 21, 2009:

• Mouse Model Provides A New Tool For Investigators Of Human Developmental Disorder

Posted April 20, 2009:

• New Insight Into Rett Syndrome Severity

Posted April 15, 2009:

• Tourette Syndrome And ADHD Frequently Occur Together
• Melatonin Is An Effective Treatment For Sleep Problems In Children With Autism, Study Suggests

Posted April 1, 2009:

• Gene Linked To Deadly Disorder In Newborns Identified

Posted March 30, 2009:

• Month Of Conception Linked To Birth Defects In United States

Posted March 23, 2009:

• Genomic Variations In African-American And White Populations

Posted March 20, 2009:

• Severe Vomiting Sickness With Chronic Cannabis Abuse

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