New step in molecular pathway found responsible for neural tube defects

[Northerner]

A molecular pathway responsible for neural tube defects in diabetic pregnancies has been discovered by scientists. For 20 years, scientists have known of a gene involved in neural tube defects (such as spina bifida), but until now it was not known exactly what causes this gene to malfunction during diabetic pregnancies.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141106113200.htm