News tagged with anencephaly


Lack of key enzyme in the metabolism of folic acid leads to birth defects

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered that the lack of a critical enzyme in the folic acid metabolic pathway leads to neural tube birth defects in developing embryos.

Medical research created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brazil abortion stirs controversy

A Sao Paulo court allowed a woman to abort a four-month-old malformed fetus despite Brazil law only granting abortions in cases of rape or when the mother's life is in danger, local media said Sunday.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study links pollutants to a 450 percent increase in risk of birth defects

Pesticides and pollutants are related to an alarming 450 percent increase in the risk of spina bifida and anencephaly in rural China, according to scientists at The University of Texas at Austin and Peking ...

Health created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast