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Why we don't know what causes most birth defects

  • Written by Peter Farlie, Developmental Biologist, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
imageAbout 3% of babies are born with birth defects, when there is a problem with how they develop in the womb.from www.shutterstock.com

The development of a baby, from the time of fertilisation through to the moment of birth, is an incredibly complex journey. Most of the time the result is a perfect new baby. However, in about 3% of babies mistakes...

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