Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified hyaluronon (HA) as a critical substance made by the body that protects against premature births caused by infection. Pre-term birth from infection is the leading cause of infant mortality in many countries according to the World Health Organization. The opensource study is published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and is the first to identify the specific … Continue reading Researchers identify key substance that protects against pre-term birth.