Folic Acid's hidden power: new study unlocks DNA secrets in spina bifida prevention
NCT ID NCT05500690
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at 69 women who had a past pregnancy affected by spina bifida to understand how folic acid works. Researchers measured changes in DNA patterns before and after taking folic acid. The goal is to uncover the biological process behind folic acid's ability to prevent this birth defect.
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National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital
Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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