Researchers discover a potential genetic connection between humans' tail loss and a type of birth defect. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Aitor Aguirre receives funding from the NIH, AHA, Corewell-MSU Alliance Foundation and HVI. Aleksandra Kostina and Brett Volmert do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any ...

For all the women thinking of getting pregnant or expecting, it is extremely important to know and understand the risk of birth defects. While they cannot always be prevented, experts say there are a ...

The New Year is a time to evaluate and to take steps to improve our lives. Obviously, birth is the ultimate new beginning, and it is appropriate that this month is National Birth Defects Awareness ...

If fruit fly wings do not develop into the right shape, the flies will die. Researchers have learned how fly embryo cells develop as they need to, opening a window into human development and possible ...