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

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, occurring in about one in 1,050 births in the United ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, occurring in about one in 1,050 births in the United States.

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

What if a simple error in our genetic script could change the way a face is formed? Tiny RNA glitches during early development can ripple into one of the most common ...

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 ...