Biologists have discovered that disruptions in transfer RNA function can lead to the development of cleft lip and cleft palate.

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of cleft lip and palate defects. About 6,000 to 8,000 babies are born in the United States with ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP) are the most commonly occurring craniofacial birth defects. Although some CL/CPs are detected on prenatal ultrasound, the majority are immediately recognized in ...

Neda Tahmasebifard, an assistant professor in the speech and language pathology department at Saint Mary’s College, ...