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 New Compound Reverses Fragile X Syndrome Symptoms
New Compound Reverses Fragile X Syndrome Symptoms
A novel compound reverses many of the major symptoms associated with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), say scientists. The paper, published by Cell Press in the April 12 issue of the journal Neuron,... 
Genetic Cause of Spinal Birth Defect Bypassed by Fasudil
Genetic Cause of Spinal Birth Defect Bypassed by Fasudil
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease caused by an inheritable defect in the gene SMN1 that is incurable and progressive. Depending on the severity of the mutation it can result in the ... 
 Cause of Birth Defect Tracked
Cause of Birth Defect Tracked
The source of a genetic disorder that causes life-threatening birth defects has been identified by researchers. Babies born with the disorder, known as Loeys-Dietz syndrome or Marfa... 

 Association Between Genetic Defect and Heart Malformation
Association Between Genetic Defect and Heart Malformation
Mutations in SHP-2 gene disrupts the shape of cardiac muscle cells and thereby result in heart malformation, shows research. The study also shows that treatment with a drug that regul... 
Traces To Common Birth Defect in Gene Expression Data, Noticed by MassGeneral, Jackson Researchers
Traces To Common Birth Defect in Gene Expression Data, Noticed by MassGeneral, Jackson Researchers
The 27 new candidate genes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a usual and often deadly birth defect were revealed by researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), The Jac... 
Infant Survival Enhanced Via In-utero Procedure for Birth Defect of the Diaphragm
Infant Survival Enhanced Via In-utero Procedure for Birth Defect of the Diaphragm
The journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynaecology publishes that the survival rate in severe cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is improved by foetal tracheal occlusion (FETO).... 
 Report Finds 1 in 50 Babies Has Birth Defect
Report Finds 1 in 50 Babies Has Birth Defect
The latest annual report by the British Isles Network of Congenital Anomaly Registers (BINOCAR) has said that more than one baby in every 50 is born with a birth defect. This number is signi... 
 Research Sheds Light on Link Between Fragile X Syndrome Proteins and Faults in RNA Editing
Research Sheds Light on Link Between Fragile X Syndrome Proteins and Faults in RNA Editing
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common form of heritable cognitive impairment. It is caused by mutation or malfunction of the FMR1 gene. Loss of FMR1 function is also the most common gene... 
 Birth Defect Risk High For Surviving Baby When Twin Dies Early In Womb
Birth Defect Risk High For Surviving Baby When Twin Dies Early In Womb
The risk of birth defects increases for the surviving baby when its twin dies early in the mother’s womb, Associate Professor Michael Davies of the University of Adelaide has said. He is the... 
 Link Between Epilepsy and Fragile X Syndrome Explained by New Discovery
Link Between Epilepsy and Fragile X Syndrome Explained by New Discovery
How individuals with fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, often develop epilepsy may be explained by the discovery of a potential new mechanism. ... 
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Turner syndrome or Ullrich-Turner syndrome encompasses several conditions, of which monosomy X is most common. It is a chromosomal disorder in which all or part of one of the sex chromosomes is absent (unaffected humans have 46 chromosomes, of which 2 are sex chromosomes).