Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Science

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may raise preterm birth risk, genetic analysis suggests

Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified alpha-1 antitrypsin as a potential target for preventing spontaneous preterm birth. In a large genetic study of more than 200,000 mothers, a variant in the SERPINA1 gene, which encodes alpha-1 antitrypsin, was associated with shorter pregnancies.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may raise preterm birth risk, genetic analysis suggests

We haven't written up this one. Medical Xpress has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at medicalxpress.com →

More in Science

NASA Langley Industry Day

The Opportunity For the first time in its almost 110-year history, NASA Langley is inviting ideas and interest to lease and develop 325+ acres adjacent to its world class aerospace facilities.

Igniting Roman’s Journey

Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Aug.

More from Thursday 3 September →