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Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes that are responsible for intellectual disabilities identified

Researchers discover that fifteen genes play role in the development of intellectual disabilities.

4 Sept 2017 12:45 PM IST

Indias significantly elevated blood lead levels can in part, be attributed to battery smelting, which is poorly regulated in India, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

High lead exposure causing intellectual disability in Indian children,...

At low levels, one microgrammes per deciLitre of lead contamination in the blood causes more than half a point of IQ...

15 Oct 2018 8:29 AM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Air pollution may up risk of intellectual disability in children, says...

Study found children with intellectual disabilities were more likely than their peers to live in areas with high outdoor...

23 Nov 2018 4:52 PM IST

Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

50 new gene regions behind schizophrenia risk found

Genes linked to schizophrenia risk are mostly crucial to normal development and therefore typically do not contain...

28 Feb 2018 7:41 PM IST

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 2:31 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mothers' pesticide levels may lead to autism in children

The findings appeared in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

18 Aug 2018 8:03 PM IST

Acid victiom. (Representational image | PTI)

Acid victims to get reservation, promotions in government jobs

DoPT said 4 per cent of total vacancies in the cadre strength shall be reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities.

21 Jun 2017 8:12 PM IST