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Does the March of Dimes support research on congenital heart defects?

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Does the March of Dimes support research on congenital heart defects?

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A number of scientists funded by the March of Dimes are studying genes that may underlie specific heart defects or seeking to identify new genes that may cause heart defects. The goal of this research is to better understand the causes of congenital heart defects, in order to develop ways to prevent them. Grantees also are looking at how environmental factors (such as a form of vitamin A called retinoic acid) may contribute to congenital heart defects. One grantee is seeking to understand why some babies with serious heart defects develop brain injuries, in order to learn how to prevent and treat them.