Tag: genes

Down syndrome: What you need to know

Down syndrome: What you need to know

World Down Syndrome Day is observed every year on March 21. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Down syndrome (also cal ...
March of Dimes-funded researchers have identified genes involved in preterm birth

March of Dimes-funded researchers have identified genes involved in preterm birth

Premature birth is a complex problem with no single solution. Each year, about 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely, and more than one mil ...
Do you need carrier screening?

Do you need carrier screening?

Recently the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) updated their recommendations for carrier screening. A gene is a part of your body’ ...