Trying to Conceive Soon After a Pregnancy Loss May Increase Chances of Live Birth
Couples who attempt to conceive within 3 months after losing an early pregnancy, defined as less than 20 weeks gestation, have the same chances, if not greater, of achieving a live birth than those who wait for 3 months or more, according to an NIH study.
NIH Researchers Discover New Autoinflammatory Disease
Over the last 20 years, three families have been unsuspectingly linked by an unknown illness. Researchers at NHGRI and other organizations have now identified the cause of the illness, a new disease called CRIA syndrome.
Pregnancy Hypertension Risk Increased by Traffic-Related Air Pollution
A new report from the National Toxicology Program suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman’s risk for dangerous increases in blood pressure, known as hypertension.
Severity of Autism Symptoms Varies Among Identical Twins
Identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they share the same DNA, according to an analysis funded by NIH.
NIH Researchers Find Potential Genetic Cause of Cushing Syndrome
A small study by researchers at NIH suggests that mutations in the gene CABLES1 may lead to Cushing syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body overproduces the stress hormone cortisol.
Mycobacteria Use Protein to Create Diverse Populations, Avoid Drugs
A single protein allows mycobacteria to generate diverse populations that can avoid TB drugs. The protein may be a target for intervention; blocking it might result in less mycobacterial diversity and shorten TB treatment courses.
Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals, Study Suggests
Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism.
Researchers Unlock Regenerative Potential of Cells in Mouse Retina
Cells within an injured mouse eye can be coaxed into regenerating neurons and those new neurons appear to integrate themselves into the eye’s circuitry, new research shows.
Immune System May Mount an Attack in Parkinson’s Disease
A new study suggests that T cells, which help the body’s immune system recognize friend from foe, may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease.
New Imaging Technique Overturns Longstanding Model of DNA Folding
Researchers funded by NIH have developed a new imaging method that visualizes a very different DNA structure, featuring small folds of DNA in close proximity. The study reveals that the DNA-protein structure, known as chromatin, is a much more diverse and flexible chain than previously thought.