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Human Embryonic Stem Cells Developed From Four-cell Embryo; World First May Lessen Ethical Concerns
For the first time in the
world scientists have
succeeded in developing
human embryonic stem cells
from a single cell, or
... > full story
10,000 People In World-first Cerebral Palsy Study
Researchers have launched
the largest study of its
kind in the world in a bid
to better understand the
possible genetic causes of
cerebral palsy. ... > full story
Abortion Drug's Off-label Use May Have Led To Deaths
Scientists suggests that the
immunosuppressive effect of
the drug misoprostol, if
given vaginally rather than
orally along with RU-486 to
terminate a pregnancy, is
... > full story
Understanding Delayed Puberty: Scientists Study Migration Of Neurons That Enable Sexual Maturity in Zebrafish
Scientists are watching a
small group of neurons that
enable sexual maturity and
fertility make a critical
journey: from where they
... > full story
- Human Embryonic Stem Cells Developed From Four-cell Embryo; World First May Lessen Ethical Concerns
- 10,000 People In World-first Cerebral Palsy Study
- Abortion Drug's Off-label Use May Have Led To Deaths
- Understanding Delayed Puberty: Scientists Study Migration Of Neurons That Enable Sexual Maturity in Zebrafish
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Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
July 23, 2008 — Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many ... > full story -
Prenatal Drinking, Environmental Enrichment: Effects On Neurotrophins Are Independent Of Each Other
July 23, 2008 — Prenatal alcohol exposure may be particularly destructive for neurotrophins, a family of peptides that influence the growth, development and functional plasticity of the fetal brain. A new rodent ... > full story -
Minimally Invasive Treatment Improves Male Fertility
July 22, 2008 — A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances for pregnancy, according to a new study. The study also found that the level of ... > full story -
Amniotic Fluid Measurements: Single Deepest Pocket Is Best Test Of Fetus At Risk
July 20, 2008 — Women often undergo early Caesareans or induced labor following detection of decreased amniotic fluid volume, because this is seen as a sign of fetal distress. While no gold standard exists for ... > full story -
Caesarean Section: No Consensus On Best Technique
July 19, 2008 — Despite the routine delivery of babies by caesarean section, there is no consensus among medical practitioners on which is the best operating method to use. In a systematic review published in the ... > full story -
Women Exposed To High Levels of Pollutant PCB More Likely To Give Birth To Female Children
July 16, 2008 — Women exposed to high levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls -- a group of banned environmental pollutants) are less likely to give birth to male children. A new study found that among women from ... > full story -
Consumption Of Nut Products During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Asthma In Children
July 15, 2008 — Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily during pregnancy increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent over women who rarely or never ... > full story -
Apert's Syndrome: Why Kids Of Older Dads Are More Likely To Have Some Genetic Disorders
July 15, 2008 — In a cruel irony, testis cells carrying the mutation that causes Apert's syndrome are fitter than normal cells, even though children born from sperm derived from those cells are weakened by fused ... > full story -
Problems Of Predicting Birthweights In Obese Mothers
July 12, 2008 — Obesity is a risk to mother and baby, but American researchers have found a method that tackles the problem of predicting birth weights when mothers have a BMI of more than 30, making ultrasound ... > full story -
Diabetes Linked To Male Infertility; Excess Sugars In The Body Have Direct Effect On Sperm Quality
July 10, 2008 — Diabetes in men has a direct effect on fertility, a scientist told the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Despite the prevailing view that it had ... > full story
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