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Prenatal Exposure to Common Air Pollutants Linked to Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment
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Emissions from motor vehicles, oil and coal burning for home heating or power generation, wildfires and agricultural burning, hazardous waste sites, tobacco smoke and charred foods are all sources of
Gores Family Supports Care for Families Facing Allergies
January 7, 2016
Even if a child’s food allergy is not life-threatening, a chance encounter with the wrong food can be a scary experience for every member of the family. CHLA has provided comprehensive support for
Your Baby’s Food: Homemade or Store Bought?
September 17, 2012
Making your own baby food is an added time commitment for new parents. Is it worthwhile?
Unique Next Generation Sequencing-Based Panel Designed for Pediatric Cancer Research
February 18, 2016
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and Thermo Fisher Scientific have agreed to develop a next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based panel designed specifically for pediatric cancer research. The assay
Riding the Roller Coaster of Cancer
December 21, 2015
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Understanding the Link Between Brain and Gut
October 29, 2014
Through both aspects of this study, researchers hope to better understand the relationship between constipation and behavior, and use this knowledge to improve treatments for children with autism and
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Chosen as Site for Nationwide Study of Long-Term Effects of COVID in Children
January 25, 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Chosen as Site for Nationwide Study of Long-Term Effects of COVID in Children
Genetics and Environment Impact Familial Depression
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A genetic variation, or the “s” allele, was associated with thicker cortex in the high risk (top row) but with thinner cortex in the low risk (bottom row) individuals. Image courtesy of Ravi Bansal
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