New research on sudden infant death syndrome

Updated February 3, 2010 13:11:20

There's more evidence to support the theory that babies who die of sudden infant death syndrome have a chemical deficiency. A Harvard University team found that a lack of seratonin in the brain may leave some babies vulnerable as they sleep. The finding is being published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A leading Australian expert on SIDS says it's important research.

Presenter: Samantha Donovan
Speaker: Professor Roger Byard, University of Adelaide

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