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IVF Babies Just As Healthy As Naturally Conceived Ones

A large survey carried out by researchers in Australia has allayed the fears of IVF baby parents.

Crucial Pathway For fighting Gut Infection Discovered

An international team of researchers have found a crucial pathway for defending the human gut against infection.

Exome Study Uncovers New Epilepsy Genes

Researchers have identified new genetic mutations that cause epilepsy, paving the way for better treatments of severe forms of epilepsy.

Researchers Find Gene Mutations That Cause Fatal Baby Disease

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to a muscle disease so severe that newborn babies rarely survive beyond a few days.

Two Genes Linked To Severe Childhood Epilepsies

A large scientific study has discovered two new genes that are associated with severe seizure disorders that begin in babies and early childhood.

Fainting Spells May Be Linked To Just One Gene

A new study has revealed that fainting may be genetic and, in some families, only one gene may be responsible.

Scientists Find Gene For Hereditary Epilepsy

Researchers have tracked a hereditary gene responsible for a common form of epilepsy known as focal or partial epilepsy.