Francine Ke, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (IMAGE)
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Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could rewrite our understanding of the role programmed cell death plays in embryonic development and congenital birth defects. The study, led by Dr Francine Ke and colleagues from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia, was published in the journal Cell. The findings suggest that abnormalities in cell death processes could contribute to some common birth defects in humans, such as spina bifida, heart vessel defects and cleft palate.
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Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
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