Developmental Biology

Study indicates that induced labor may not lower risk of infection or respiratory problems in newborns

8 Feb 2012

( Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine ) In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, the Pregnancy Meeting, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that suggest that induction of labor in patients who suffer a rupture of membranes between the 34th and 37th week of gestation (before the onset of labor) does not reduce the risk of ...

The Molecular Biology of Weight Loss: An Unexpected Linkage Between 2 Molecules

8 Feb 2012

Dr Medina is a Developmental Molecular Biologist and Private Consultant, with research interest in the genetics of psychiatric disorders. For more about Dr Medina, visit http://brainrules.net .

Passing the baton: what I've learnt during my PhD

8 Feb 2012

The expiry date on Penny Sarchet's student ID card used to seem impossibly far away but now her PhD is coming to an end. What advice can she pass on?