Down Syndrome News

Posted June 2, 2008:

• Drinking Tap Water Disinfected With Chlorine May Harm Fetus, Study Suggests
• Prenatal Biochemical Screening Only Detects Half Of Chromosomal Abnormalities

Posted May 31, 2008:

• Greater Awareness Of Genetic Testing For Impaired Fetal Movement Can Save Babies' Lives

Posted May 29, 2008:

• Rett Syndrome Gene Is Full Of Surprises

Posted May 27, 2008:

• New Immunization Strategy Could Be Effective Against 10 To 15 Percent Of All Cancers

Posted May 21, 2008:

• Analysis Of Millions Of US Births Shows Association Between Birth Defects And Preterm Birth

Posted May 16, 2008:

• Mouse Model Might Help Individuals With The Genetic Disorder Costello Syndrome

Posted May 12, 2008:

• Mutant Gene Causes Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability In Women

Posted April 29, 2008:

• Down's Syndrome Children May Only Need BiFocals For Two Years, Study Suggests

Posted April 24, 2008:

• New Gene Discovered For New Form Of Intellectual Disability

Posted April 13, 2008:

• Kids With Autism May Have Gene That Causes Muscle Weakness

Posted March 19, 2008:

• Genetic Abnormalities In Sperm Linked To Dietary Folate Intake, Study Shows

Posted March 17, 2008:

• Mice Could Provide Clues To Autistic Behaviors, Study Suggests
• Blood Discovery: New Hemoglobin Type Found

Posted March 11, 2008:

• Genetic Analysis Reveals Range Of Rett Syndrome

Posted March 9, 2008:

• Drosophila Drug Screen For Fragile X Syndrome Finds Promising Compounds And Potential Drug Targets

Posted March 7, 2008:

• Rett Syndrome Research Reveals High Fracture Risk

Posted March 6, 2008:

• Breakthrough In Birth-Defect Research Could Lead To Conditions Being Treated In The Womb

Posted March 5, 2008:

• Low Maternal Education Linked To Intellectual Disabilities In Offspring

Posted February 23, 2008:

• Antioxidants Do Not Help Children With Down's Syndrome Develop, Study Shows

Posted February 19, 2008:

• Effective ADHD Treatment Found For Children With Fragile X Syndrome

Posted February 6, 2008:

• Fatal Copper Disorder Can Now Be Detected At Birth

Posted February 4, 2008:

• Vet Medicine Researcher Examines Link Between Cancer, Down Syndrome

Posted February 1, 2008:

• Mutations In Immune System Gene Linked To Placental Injury Common In Preterm Babies

Posted January 31, 2008:

• Specific Genetic Mutations May Contribute To Preterm Birth Risk
• Fragile X Syndrome May Be Caused By Two Duplicated Genes Producing Excess Protein

Posted January 30, 2008:

• New Gene Linked To Fragile X Syndrome -- Suggests Potential Targets For Autism And Other Neurological Disorders

Posted January 24, 2008:

• Discovery Of New Cause Of Mental Retardation Simplifies Search For Treatments

Posted January 10, 2008:

• Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome

Posted January 9, 2008:

• Testosterone May Improve Mental Function

Posted January 8, 2008:

• Mechanisms Of Common Inherited Mental Retardation Uncovered

Posted January 7, 2008:

• Infants With Birthmarks Received Less Oxygen In Womb

Posted January 3, 2008:

• Gene Dose Affects Tumor Growth

Posted December 19, 2007:

• New Solutions To Reproductive Problems Related To Chromosomal Variations
• Inherited Retardation And Autism Corrected In Mice

Posted December 18, 2007:

• Genetic Link To Spina Bifida Discovered

Posted December 17, 2007:

• For Babies With Heart Defects, Death Risk Is Far Lower At Most Experienced Hospitals

Posted December 8, 2007:

• First-Ever Genetic Animal Model Of Autism

Posted December 6, 2007:

• More Babies Born Prematurely, New Report Shows

Posted December 4, 2007:

• Smaller Babies More Prone To Depression, Anxiety Later On

Posted November 29, 2007:

• Hotspots Found For Chromosome Gene Swapping

Posted November 21, 2007:

• Molecular 'Foreman' Discovered For Brain Wiring

Posted November 14, 2007:

• Human Embryonic Stem Cells Derived From Preimplantation Genetically Diagnosed Embryos
• Human RecQ Helicases, Homologous Recombination And Genomic Instability

Posted November 13, 2007:

• Higher Risk Of Death For Babies Born Just A Few Weeks Early, Study Finds

Posted November 1, 2007:

• Common Drug For Stopping Preterm Labor May Be Harmful For Babies

Posted October 30, 2007:

• Treadmill Training Helps Down Syndrome Babies Walk Months Earlier

Posted October 26, 2007:

• Obesity-Related Hormone Is Higher In Children With Down Syndrome

Posted October 12, 2007:

• Kidney Disease Treatment May Harm Patients, Study Finds

Posted October 10, 2007:

• Severe Heart Defect Likely Caused By Genetic Factors

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