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  1. What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD

    Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off …

  2. What are some factors that make a pregnancy high risk?

    Feb 6, 2017 · Several factors can make a pregnancy high risk, including existing health conditions, the mother’s age, lifestyle, and health issues that happen before or during …

  3. What does the nervous system do? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    The nervous system plays a role in nearly every aspect of our health and well-being. It guides everyday activities such as waking up; automatic activities such as breathing; and complex …

  4. Fragile X Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …

    Nov 7, 2013 · Fragile X results from a change or mutation in the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1) gene, which is found on the X chromosome. The gene normally …

  5. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

    Apr 12, 2012 · Methylmercury in fish eaten by pregnant women can harm a fetus's developing nervous system. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pregnant women …

  6. NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health …

    Learn about the institute’s new 5-year plan and its research goals, strategies, cross-cutting themes, and aspirational goals.

  7. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

    Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called neurons, throughout the body. Neuroscience aims to understand how …

  8. Research - Jeffrey Baron Lab | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Using similar approaches, we identified BRF1 mutations in a child with growth failure, markedly delayed bone age, and central nervous system anomalies (Jee et al. 2017), and identified …

  9. What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used?

    Oct 18, 2018 · Some examples of assistive technologies are:Some examples of assistive technologies are: Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches 1, …

  10. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …

    Jun 24, 2020 · Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities are differences in a person’s brain that can affect how well they read, write, speak, do math, and handle other similar tasks. Different …