News & Updates

NICHD issues Releases and Media Advisories to the news media. Science Updates and Spotlights explain NICHD research findings and public health issues to the general public. An Item of Interest is a short announcement such as an initiative launch or a notable staff change. Director’s Corner posts are monthly updates from the NICHD director.

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Science Update: Maternal genetic material essential for embryo development, NIH-funded study suggests

A molecule containing genetic instructions passed on from the mother to the egg must be present for the fertilized egg to survive and develop into a normal embryo, according to results of an NICHD-funded zebrafish study.

Science Update: NICHD-funded researchers determine optimal blood pressure levels during CPR for infants and children

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Infants and children who suffer cardiac arrest while in the hospital have a greater chance of survival if their blood pressure is maintained at a targeted level throughout life-saving CPR treatment.

Spotlight: NICHD Needs Your Input for the All of Us Research Program

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NICHD needs your input for NIH’s All of Us program.

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News & Updates

Science Update: Maternal genetic material essential for embryo development, NIH-funded study suggests

Science Update: NICHD-funded researchers determine optimal blood pressure levels during CPR for infants and children

Spotlight: NICHD Needs Your Input for the All of Us Research Program