Identifying, treating, and preventing birth defects has been and continues to be a primary goal of genetic research.
The Human Genome Project
Vitamin, Gene, and Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Before Your Next Pregnancy
When to Seek Genetic Counseling
Anorectal Malformation
Birth Defects
Birth Defects Quiz
Health Tip: Treating Clubfoot
Overview of Birth Defects
Physical Abnormalities
Support Groups
What Do You Know About Birth Defects?
Branchial Cleft Abnormalities
Congenital Liver Defects
Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk
Almost Half of Deaths in Kids Under 5 Occur in 5 Countries
Baby Boys May Be at Risk From Mom's Bug Spray Use
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
Common Birth Defect Likely Inherited
Contraceptive Containing a Folate Approved
Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders
Drinking While Pregnant Tied to Rare Leukemia in Offspring
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Serious Birth Defects
Ethicists Charge Doctor With Trying to Prevent Homosexuality in the Womb
Experts Believe Many Birth Defects Are Preventable
Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
For Parents With Spina Bifida, a Healthy Daughter
Gene Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid
Heart Defects Affect Racial Differences in Newborn Deaths: CDC
Herpes Drugs Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk, Study Finds
How Parents Come to Accept Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Low Umbilical Cord pH Tied to Death, Brain Damage
Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report
Obesity in Pregnancy Ups Risk of Heart Defect in Baby
Progress Made Against Once-Fatal Heart Defect
Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies
Taking Flu Drugs While Pregnant Appears to Be Safe: Study
Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run
Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect