Genetic basis for some birth defects found

I guess, this is a good info for all women out there especially to all Mother!! keep reading to find it out!! have a great day!!

Genetic basis for some birth defects found
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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CLEVELAND (UPI) -- U.S. medical researchers report they have determined the genetic basis for some birth defects that affect the development of the heart and head.

A multidisciplinary team led by Case Western Reserve University Professor Gary Landreth discovered a common genetic pathway for a number of birth defects such as abnormal development of the jaw, palate and brain.

The researchers said they developed a mouse model of the disorders by removing a gene, ERK2, responsible for the pathway. The scientists, in collaboration with Dr. William Snider at the University of North Carolina, discovered the mice missing the gene for ERK2 in neural crest cells had developmental defects resembling those of human patients with a deletion that includes that gene.

Landreth, with Case Western Associate Professor Michiko Watanabe, found the mouse hearts had characteristic defects resembling those seen in the patients with ERK2 deletions.

"Given Dr. Watanabe's findings, we determined that we had in fact developed animal models that mimicked the human deletion syndrome," said Landreth. "This work sheds light on how these developmental errors occur."

The research that included Dr. Sulagna Saitta at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

I Have A Great day Today

I really had a great day today. Thanks to my friend Ros and company who toured me in York today, a city near Harrogate where she lives and work. I love this place.If I only have a choice to live here, I will but I can't. I have to go back home. Yesterday on my way here to Harrogate from Birmingham, I admired those Graffiti I found near the fences of the train stations. I don't know exactly what paints they are using there but it is very attractive and nice. I know some people don't admire Graffiti because they are unwanted paintings and for them it looks dirty. I guess spray booth is the best site to visit for this people who love to paint. Well, guys, dinner is ready. I promise to share more photos once I will be back home. Enjoy your evening!

The Birmingham Canal

taken at the Canal in Birmingham last Oct. 28, 2008.....Birmingham is also a nice place!! a lot of interesting things to see here!! oooppppsss my jacket is too thick or am I gain more wieght again???? whatever as long as I am happy and contented!! take care everyone!!

My Husband Would Love THis

Hi guys! how are you doing? I am still in vacation right now in United Kingdom! I already miss my husband back home. I am some miles away from him now. But once I will be back home, I have something for him. This is about Taikai homepage! I know he will love this site for sure! My husband is a big Football fanatic and Taikai Freerolls might be a good surprise for him! I will encourage him to make Kontoeröffnung, a German word which means Account Opening. I will encourage him to open an account in Takai!! I know he will be interested to join this website since it will be a lot of fun for him being a football fanatic!! wanna join!! visit their site!! have a great evening guys!! i really have to sign-off now!! take care!!

London Eye, I was There

I was finally here and will be back tomorrow again!! see yah!!

Christmas is Almost Coming

How are you guys? I am still in United Kingdom at this moment. To all blogger friends who leave some comments and messages here, please bear with me as I just don't have enough time to visit you besides that I am only borrowing the computer of my friend. Hope you are all doing fine. As you know Christmas is almost coming. I know some still don't have gift ideas for their husbands, children, friends or anybody special to you. How about giving sports gifts to your sporty love ones this time! I just find it unique if you give them gift ideas like these! I won't stay long here..We are going to Cadbury Chocolate Factory today..that's what my friend told me!! I'll see you soon once I will be back to Germany..Have a great day to all!!

The Tower Bridge in London

I am finally here!!..in England...One of the most interesting and most visited spots in London is the Tower Bridge..You might be confused because London Bridge and Tower Bridge are totally different. The London Bridge is not the Tower Bridge. They are two different bridges. The Tower Bridge is the one you usually hear in song..."it is falling down", actually it is the Tower Bridge that is falling down everytime a boat is passing here!! a tiring but great walk we got here!!