This genetic variant causes problems with the heart and other ... and others who do not have it and still suffer from spina bifida, which once again highlights that many genetic and environmental ...

We have come to appreciate that in human spina bifida patients there are often single copies of more than one gene that ... to researchers around the world so that they can apply their particular ...

UC Davis Health’s groundbreaking trial aims to reverse the paralysis of spina bifida before birth. Multiple babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment ...

Related: Mother rejoices after her child's successful spina bifida surgery in the womb Scientists don't know what causes spina bifida; however a combination of genetic, nutritional and ...

Last week's episode of Call the Midwife provoked a huge reaction from viewers, as it explored a storyline surrounding parents refusing to keep their baby who had been born with spina bifida.