News tagged with microcephaly


A key gene for brain development

(Medical Xpress)—Neurobiologists at the Research institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) in Vienna have discovered one of the key genes required to make a brain. Mutations in this gene, called TUBB5, cause ...

Genetics created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New gene discovery provides clue to brain, eye and lymphatic development

Researchers have found a new gene that, when mutated, can lead to lymphoedema (swollen limbs) as part of a rare disorder that can also cause problems with eye and brain development. This is the fourth lymphoedema-related ...

Genetics created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Researchers quantify the damage of alcohol by timing and exposure during pregnancy

Prenatal exposure to alcohol is associated with a spectrum of abnormalities, referred to as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Physical features of the more serious Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) include smooth philtrum, thin ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0