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The latest cleft palate research from prestigious universities and journals throughout the world.

A cleft is a split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth - sometimes both. A cleft lip and palate occurs when the areas of the face do not join properly while the baby is developing during pregnancy. The exact cause is unknown. However, it is suggested that they could be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. After treatment and surgery, most children experience minimal scarring and can expect a "normal" appearance.

Understanding genetic synergy in cleft palate 25 Jul 2017
Scientists find genetic mutation that causes cleft lip and palate, heart defects 13 Jan 2017
Are there greater health risks for young adults born with cleft lip, palate? 26 Sep 2016
Experts make breakthrough in cleft lip and palate research 29 Mar 2016
Small molecule replacement therapy to rescue craniofacial defects 21 Mar 2016
Researchers use mouse model to study craniofacial disorders 26 Feb 2016
Nasoalveolar molding use for cleft lip and palate reduces number of surgeries, cost of care 9 Feb 2016
Breakthrough in generating embryonic cells that are critical for human health 4 Feb 2016
UTHeath study: Children with specific birth defects at increased risk for abuse 11 Dec 2015
Cleft lip and palate: NAM treatment proving beneficial to both newborns and caregivers 11 Nov 2015
Babies need free tongue movement to decipher speech sounds 13 Oct 2015
Study shows variation in rates of secondary cleft lip and palate surgery 13 Jul 2015
Families of orofacial clefting not at higher risk for dental anomalies 17 Jun 2015
What do otolaryngologists do? 3 Dec 2018
Scientists identify mutation associated with cleft palate in humans and dogs 21 Oct 2014
New guidance launched to reduce 'unacceptable' cleft palate detection rate 16 Oct 2014
Complications of tube insertion in ears not worse for kids with cleft lip/palate 29 Aug 2014
Face reconstruction could soon use 'shape-shifting' material 15 Aug 2014
Genomic region offers insights into genetics of cleft lip 28 May 2014
Possible genetic link to cleft palate revealed by high-tech examination of a cave-dwelling fish 8 Apr 2014
Patients with cleft palate benefit from bone lengthening technique 18 Mar 2014
Link confirmed between missing DNA and birth defects 14 Mar 2014
Novel neural crest system developed in zebrafish 4 Mar 2014
New gene responsible for cleft lip and palate syndrome identified 23 Dec 2013
Geneticists Solve Mystery Of EEC Syndrome's Variable Severity In Children 18 Jun 2013
Accidental Inhalation Of Betadine During Surgery Leads To Rare Complication 25 Feb 2013
BYU Biochemistry Professor And Students Solve A Birth-Defect Mystery 14 Sep 2012
Cleft Lip/Palate Cause Much More Than Cosmetic Problems 26 May 2012
Novel Gene Important For Craniofacial Development Implicated In Facial Cleft Birth Defects 4 May 2012
Developing Organisms Can Identify And Fix Facial Defects 28 Apr 2012
Some Gene Mutations May Be Treatable With Diet 11 Apr 2012
Newly Found Protein Helps Cells Build Tissues 5 Apr 2012
Tracking Down The Causes Of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome 15 Feb 2012
New Mouse Model Could Lead To New Treatments And Prevention Strategies For Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate In Humans 30 Nov 2011
Risk For Two Birth Defects Affected By Overall Quality Of Pregnant Woman's Diet 4 Oct 2011
Two Brothers Born With Forms Of Cleft Lip And Palate Raises Awareness Of Condition And Risk Factors 8 Jun 2011
Cries Of Two-Month-Old Infants With Cleft Lip And Palate Predict Language Development 17 May 2011
Pre-Natal Diagnosis, Timely Treatment Key To Success For Growing Number Of Newborns With Clefts 22 Apr 2011
Technology Used To Assess How People View Faces With A Cleft Lip And Palate 15 Apr 2011
Corticosteroid Use During Pregnancy Not Linked To Facial Clefts In Infants 11 Apr 2011
Psychosocial Adjustment Of Adolescents With Cleft Lip And Palate 24 Mar 2011
Migraine, Epilepsy Drug Topamax May Cause Newborn Cleft Palate 4 Mar 2011
Dental Procedures For Cleft Lip And Palate Patients Bring Together Function And Looks 25 Nov 2010
Prenatal Knowledge Of Cleft Lip/Palate Shows Little Advantage Over Birth Discovery 25 Nov 2010
Prenatal Knowledge Of Cleft Lip/Palate Shows Little Advantage Over Birth Discovery 24 Nov 2010
2010 AAO-HNSF Miniseminars: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 30 Sep 2010
Researchers Find Mechanism Behind Cleft Palate Development 15 Sep 2010
Mental Retardation Research Published In Nature 5 Aug 2010
New Epigenetic Player In Mental Retardation And Facial Birth Defects 14 Jul 2010
Research Sheds Light On Early Embryogenesis, Genetic Disease 15 May 2010
Novel Genes Associated With Risk For Oral Cleft Malformation Identified 4 May 2010
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, April 26, 2010 27 Apr 2010
People With Facial Paralysis More Socially Adjusted Than Previously Thought 20 Apr 2010
Breakthrough For Babies Born With Severe Cleft Palates After Experiments At ISIS 19 Mar 2010
Team Approach Provides Better Care For Children With Cleft Lip And Palate 13 Mar 2010
Growth Factor Gene Shown To Be A Key To Cleft Palate 3 Feb 2010
Growth Factor Gene Shown To Be A Key To Cleft Palate 3 Feb 2010
Pitt Researcher To Co-Direct National Consortium On Facial Birth Defects 18 Nov 2009
Progress Report On Cleft Palate Surgery In Developing Countries 25 Oct 2009
FaceBase Consortium Launched By NIDCR 8 Oct 2009
Titan Announces Award Of NIH Grant For Probuphine(R) Clinical Development 4 Oct 2009
PCE Exposure Increases Risk Of Birth Defects 24 Sep 2009
PSivida Corp Reports Favorable 12-Month Interim Safety And Efficacy Results From Iluvien™ Human PK Study 16 Mar 2009
Bonn Scientists Discover Gene Locus Associated With Cleft Lip And Palate 9 Mar 2009
Increased Prevalence Of Left-Handedness In Children With Facial Development Disorder 4 Mar 2009
Scientists Discover Why Teeth Form In A Single Row And How Each Tooth Signals The Next To Start Growing 28 Feb 2009
Advancement In Tissue Engineering Promotes Oral Wound Healing 4 Feb 2009
Study Of Changes In MSX Gene Family Over 600 Million Years Leads To New Understanding Of Disease Patterns 14 Jan 2009
Oral Clefts And First Trimester Smoking Linked 24 Dec 2008
Increased Risk Of Birth Defects Linked To Maternal Smoking 5 Nov 2008
Genetic Variant Plays Role In Cleft Lip 7 Oct 2008
Susceptibility To Cleft Palate Revealed By Genetic Profile 16 Sep 2008
Alternate Pathway That Leads To Palate Development 12 Aug 2008
Alcohol Binges Early In Pregnancy Increase Risk Of Infant Oral Clefts 1 Aug 2008
Research Findings Change The Way Doctors Perform Cleft Palate Surgery 13 May 2008
Gene For Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome Discovered By Researchers 24 Apr 2008
Keynoters, Symposia, Workshops Highlight Dental Research Meeting 30 Mar 2008
Birth-Defect Research Breakthrough 7 Mar 2008
Mechanism Leading To Cleft Palate Discovered By Oregon Researchers 12 Feb 2008
Rare Birth Defect Prevented By Inactivating P53 Gene 5 Feb 2008
Plastic Surgeons Lead By Example, Fueling The World Journey Of Smiles 27 Nov 2007
Educating Local Physicians Key To Care Of Children With Cleft Deformities In Zimbabwe 29 Oct 2007
Craniofacial Biology Award Presented To Vargervik 25 Mar 2007
New Genetic Mutations Found That May Cause Cleft Lip/Palate 8 Mar 2007
Cleft Palate In Fetal Mice Can Be Prevented 14 Feb 2007
Folic Acid May Prevent Cleft Lip And Palate 30 Jan 2007
Research Could Lead To New Treatments For Birth Defects 17 Oct 2006
Mathematical Tools For Predicting Facial Surgery Results 28 Sep 2006
Gene Offers New Lead In Cleft Lip And Palate Research 25 Sep 2006
Cholesterol Precursors Can Cause Developmental Defects 5 Sep 2006
WHO centre calls for global action on cleft palate 11 May 2005
New method to fix cleft palate shows promise in Mayo Clinic lab study 23 Jan 2005
Cleft palate research receives £200,000 award 11 Jan 2005
Gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified 19 Aug 2004

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