neural tube
noun
: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the brain and spinal cord
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The new findings may also shed light on a type of neural tube defect in embryos known as spina bifida.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024
The formation of the spine and brain (neural tube) of the baby happens primarily during the first trimester, so given choline is critical for this process, adequate choline intake during the first trimester is likely most important.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
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Pesticides have been linked in studies to preterm births, congenital malformations such as neural tube defects, spontaneous abortions and an increase in genetic damage in humans.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
The researchers also documented evidence of further organogenesis and formation of the neural tube, which goes on to form the brain and spinal cord.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 1 June 2023
Future studies could test the theory that an ancient evolutionary genetic trade-off of losing a tail contributed to neural tube birth defects.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024
For example, omega-3 fatty acids in fish and shellfish promote fetal brain development, and the folate in peanuts helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
—Kaitlin Bell, Parents, 6 Feb. 2024
Harris-Pincus explained that fortified foods can contain several vitamins and minerals that sound like chemicals but are important to public health, such as folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects in pregnancy.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Adequate intake of this nutrient before conception and during early pregnancy has been shown to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024
The formation of the spine and brain (neural tube) of the baby happens primarily during the first trimester, so given choline is critical for this process, adequate choline intake during the first trimester is likely most important.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Related article Common pesticides in food reducing sperm count worldwide, study says
Pesticides have been linked in studies to preterm births, congenital malformations such as neural tube defects, spontaneous abortions and an increase in genetic damage in humans.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
The researchers also documented evidence of further organogenesis and formation of the neural tube, which goes on to form the brain and spinal cord.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 1 June 2023
Future studies could test the theory that an ancient evolutionary genetic trade-off of losing a tail contributed to neural tube birth defects.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024
For example, omega-3 fatty acids in fish and shellfish promote fetal brain development, and the folate in peanuts helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
—Kaitlin Bell, Parents, 6 Feb. 2024
Harris-Pincus explained that fortified foods can contain several vitamins and minerals that sound like chemicals but are important to public health, such as folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects in pregnancy.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 3 Feb. 2024
Adequate intake of this nutrient before conception and during early pregnancy has been shown to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
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