Why Some Babies Develop Serious Infections
Compared to adults, newborns are very susceptible to infections, and these infections can lead to… [Read More]
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Meconium Peritonitis: Are Proteins Responsible for Inflammation in the Fetal Abdomen?
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity in human fetuses caused by perforation of the intestine is… [Read More]
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The Mother’s Gut Microbiome During Pregnancy Influences the Baby’s Brain Development
A study on mice has shown that the bacterium Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut… [Read More]
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Miscarriages in Horses Provide Clues to the Causes of Early Pregnancy Loss in Women
A study of horses – which share many important similarities with humans in terms of… [Read More]
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Fatty Acids in Umbilical Cord Blood Could Cause Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people’s learning ability and social… [Read More]
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New Ways of Examining Malformations of the Spinal Cord in Embryos
A group of scientists at UCL have succeeded in developing mechanical force sensors directly in… [Read More]
