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The Genetic Link to Spina BifidaResearch suggests that the cause of spina bifida may be linked to folate genetics. |
Participating in Genetic ResearchYou can help prevent spina bifida simply by spitting into a tube. |
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Enroll NowVitaPath Genetics is sponsoring collaborative research with leading academic institutions to improve our understanding of the genetics of spina bifida, with the hope of developing a simple DNA test to identify women with an elevated of risk for this preventable birth defect. We are seeking mothers of children affected by Spina Bifida and their children to provide a saliva sample for validation of our genetic test. We are also recruiting mothers who have had children not affected by spina bifida to serve as controls for our study. I have a child with spina bifida CLICK HERE TO ENROLLI do not have a child with spina bifida CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
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Spina BifidaSpina bifida is the most common debilitating birth defect in the United States, affecting more than 3,000 families each year. Our research suggests that one of the causes of spina bifida may be a set of mutations in genes that require folic acid, and that preventing spina bifida in these cases may require prescription forms of folic acid supplementation prior to conception. | Meet Our TeamThe Spina Bifida Genetics Research Project is a collaboration involving researchers from the following organizations:
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