Scientists Make the World’s First Discovery on the Cause of Many Types of Birth Defects

For the first time in world history, scientists believe they have discovered a cause of many types of birth defects. This recent groundbreaking discovery holds the key to understanding why many babies are born with defects of the heart, vertebrae, and kidney, among other congenital abnormalities.

New Research on the Cause of Birth Defects

A team of scientists at the Victor Chang Institute conducted research under the leadership of world-renowned professor Sally Dunwoodie. The group of experts analyzed the effects of short-term oxygen deficiency on heart development in an embryo.

For the first time, the scientists were able to show that …read more