Every year an estimated 7.9 million children are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin.
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Military students receive summer science training at OMRF
Two students from the Naval Academy and one from the Air Force Academy participated in the OMRF’s ninth annual Saxon program.
Military academy students get hands-on lab experience at OMRF
The Saxon program provides military academy students with an opportunity to work alongside OMRF senior scientists.
Researchers make new insights into birth defects, infertility
Abnormal numbers of chromosomes—known as aneuploidy—are a common cause of genetic disorders and birth defects.
OMRF scientist earns new grant to help prevent birth defects
Proper cell division is important to stopping some diseases before they start.
Research may lead to new tests and treatments for infertility
A cell division discovery could have big implications for infertility and birth defects.