SIDS Gene Mutation (VIDEO)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Caption

Hannele Ruohola-Baker, professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine, describes the discovery of a genetic mutation that is linked to some forms of Sudden Infant Death Syndromes. The mutation prevents infants from processing the lipids in milk and results in heart failure.

Credit

Randy Carnell & Katie Chen/UW Medicine

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.