Jerusalem, July 19, 2011 -- How is it that a disc-like cluster of cells transforms within the first month of pregnancy into an elongated embryo? This mechanism is a mystery that man has tried to ...

Neural tubes of mouse embryos at Theiler Stages 14, 15, and 16 were grown in cultures for 21 d with 0.5 μCi/ml tritiated thymidine or cold growth medium. It was found that 50 to 60% of the neurons ...

Spina bifida is a condition where a baby’s spine and spinal cord do not close properly, leading to nerve and mobility issues.

Neural tube defects (NTDs) occur when the spinal cord, brain, or surrounding structures do not develop properly in the first ...