Researchers uncover thalidomide mystery

Japanese scientists have uncovered how thalidomide led to deformities in children born to mothers taking the drug in the 1950s and 1960s, according to a study.

Sun 14 Mar 10 from ABC Science

Japan team uncovers thalidomide mystery, Fri 12 Mar 10 from PhysOrg

Thalidomide effect mystery solved

The mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs is revealed by scientists.

Thu 11 Mar 10 from BBC News

Unraveling Thalidomide's Tragic Effects

Cell Biology: Researchers discover a protein involved in causing birth defects related to the drug.

Thu 11 Mar 10 from CandEN

Thalidomide binding protein revealed

Scientists in Japan believe they have revealed one of the key molecular targets that binds to the drug thalidomide to cause birth defects

Thu 11 Mar 10 from Chemistry World

The Enduring Mystery of Thalidomide

In tomorrow’s New York Times I write about the afterlife of the ...

Mon 15 Mar 10 from Discover Magazine

The Enduring Mystery of Thalidomide, Mon 15 Mar 10 from Discover Magazine