Human cells have two copies of each chromosome, and this balance is essential for genes to be expressed in the appropriate proportions and for cells to function correctly. When errors occur during ...
Microcephaly is a rare birth defect in which a baby has a head that’s much smaller than average for their age. Some babies with microcephaly have no health problems at all, while others need lifelong ...
WASHINGTON | The Zika virus is putting a spotlight on a potentially devastating birth defect that until now has gotten little public attention. Regardless of whether the mosquito-borne virus really ...