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Neuroscience Research Support at the NICHD
This brochure describes the research efforts of NICHD extramural Centers and Branches in the neurosciences.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology (DBGT) Branch, NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2006
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch as of 2006.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology (DBGT) Branch, NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2002
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch as of 2002. Please note that the information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, this publication is available online only.
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Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint to Improve the Health of Persons with Mental Retardation
This scientific report describes the Surgeon General's Workshop on Improving the Health of Persons with Mental Retardation, held in 2001.
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Biobehavioral Development Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to biobehavioral development.
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Developmental Biology Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to developmental biology.
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Genetics and Fetal Antecedents of Disease Susceptibility Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to diseases, the disease process, and the role of genes in that process.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) Screening and Management: Report of the Consensus Development Conference
This scientific report describes existing data (as of 2000) on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for PKU, a metabolic disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible mental retardation.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch (DBGT), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, 1998
This 30-page scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch (DBGT) as of 1998. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Rett Syndrome
This 8-page fact sheet describes Rett syndrome, a condition recognized as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects mostly females.
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Understanding Klinefelter Syndrome: A Guide for XXY Males and Their Families
This booklet for families and those diagnosed with the condition describes Klinefelter syndrome, a disorder in males that is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome.
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Facts About Down Syndrome
This booklet for parents and families explains Down syndrome, its cause, its symptoms, diagnosis, its associated disorders, and the treatments available for those with the syndrome.
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Primary Immunodeficiency
This booklet for health care professionals describes primary immunodeficiency, a condition in which the immune system is faulty can cannot fight infection.
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