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Seratonin May Play Role In Infant Deaths

The Los Angeles Times reported that improper serotonin regulation may be involved with SIDS.

Now that we know that mice genetically engineered to overproduce serotonin present the same symptoms as sudden infant death syndrome, researchers are looking at a diagnostic tool to screen children most likely to die of SIDS.

Maybe another approach would be to take a page from that brilliant diagnostician, Dr. Gregory House , and send a team to the homes and test the mattresses that the infants are sleeping on.

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