Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals.

These findings highlight the need for high-resolution genetic screening in children with CHD and additional birth defects, even if they have had a normal karyotype. Our results indicate that a ...

Could science help prevent birth defects? This National Birth Defects Awareness Month, here's the breakthrough every couple needs to know!

Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, ...

An extra chromosome changes how the brain and body develop and can cause intellectual and physical disability, birth defects, and health problems. Trisomy 13 and 18.Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 ...

By: Monica Leff, M.D., obstetrician & gynecologist, Chair, Women’s Division, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Each year, January marks National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time ...

Birth defects: A leading cause of infant mortality Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the U.S. They can be caused by exposures to certain medications, infections, maternal diseases or genetics.

Large and rare duplications and deletions in a chromosome region ... congenital heart defect, affecting up to 2% of the population. The condition is present from birth and is usually caused ...

Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT ... The role of PGT-A in preventing birth defects Dr Ritu Hinduja revealed, “PGT-A is a pioneering assisted reproduction device that ...