News tagged with reproductive abnormalities


BPA harms human reproduction by damaging chromosomes, disrupting egg development

A Washington State University researcher has found new evidence that the plastic additive BPA can disrupt women's reproductive systems, causing chromosome damage, miscarriages and birth defects.

Medical research created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Whole genome sequencing of de novo balanced rearrangements in prenatal diagnosis

Whole genome sequencing of the DNA code of three prenatal samples provided a detailed map of the locations of their chromosomal abnormalities in 14 days, scientists reported today at the American Society of Human Genetics ...

Genetics created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New relief for gynecological disorders

The creation of new blood vessels in the body, called "angiogenesis," is usually discussed in connection with healing wounds and tumors. But it's also an ongoing process in the female reproductive tract, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0