POSTS TAGGED AS neonatology

The Synbio Gold Rush to Mother’s Milk

Hacking mother’s milk
“Imagine we created a dream food—a superfood—something which, if consumed more widely could reduce cancer risk, boost our [MORE]

Inexpensive Brain Cooling Device for Neonate Hypoxia

Using a clay pot, burlap basket, sand filling, an instant ice pack, a microprocessor, two temperature sensors, and two [MORE]

First Artificial Immune System, Entirely of Human Components

Infant mortality worldwide would take a nose dive if neonates could be vaccinated at birth.  But vaccine testing is [MORE]

Immunodeficiency Sensor for Newborn Screening

Immune Sensor
The US has had universal genetic testing since 1970—in the form of neonate screening for about four dozen [MORE]

New Diagnostic for Metabolic Disease in Neonates

Tyrosinemia Type 1, like some other inherited amino acidurias, is a rare disease in most populations, but is treatable [MORE]

Genetic Cures Before Birth

Mouse Fetus
Hematopoietic stem cell transplants in utero have potential for “curing” genetic diseases before birth.  In 1995, Drs. Alan [MORE]