A little girl born to be naughty

Article Abstract:

Angelman's Syndrome is caused by genetic abnormality, producing children with severe mental retardation. These children seem normal when newborn but develop a typical appearance of pointed chin, wide smile and jerky movements. Some have pale straw-coloured hair and suffer from epilepsy, walk with a wide stiff-legged gait, and flap their arms. They cannot speak. Over 200 children in the UK have Angelman's Syndrome, which is due to a deletion in chromosome 15.

Research, Genomes, Chromosome abnormalities, Mental retardation, Syndromes, Genetic counseling

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Perfect culture for a 'superbug.' (growing number of cases of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)

Article Abstract:

The Public Health Laboratory Service (PHLS) is receiving reports of cases of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from around 80 hospitals a month. This does not necessarily cause more serious infections than other strains of bacterium, but is very hard to treat. It thrives in the hospital environment, and can present a particular danger to weak and elderly patients. Experts are now concerned that it may be spreading into the community.

Staphylococcus aureus

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Watch out, oestrogen about

Article Abstract:

There has been considerable publicity recently about the use of 'gender-bending' chemicals in everyday applications. Some observers believe that these chemicals are responsible for falling sperm counts and a rise in the number of defective sperm. There is particular concern about synthetic chemicals used in plastics, electronics, detergents and pesticides.

Chemicals

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