Welcome to the Research Section!

The National Birth Defect Registry is a research project designed to collect data on all categories of structural and functional birth defects as well as the health, genetic and exposure history of both parents. This slide presentation explains how the registry works.

Community Research. If you have concerns about increases in birth defects or developmental disabilities in your community, we offer technical assistance in data collection and analysis.

Agent Orange and Birth Defects. A comprehensive review of the latest research on Agent Orange and birth defects.

Agent Orange and Birth Defects Blog. A special page which features new research and comments from veterans’ families about their children’s birth defects and disabilities.

Birth Defects and the Environment. Read our comprehensive peer-reviewed paper on birth defects and the environment.

Special Reports: Reports on major birth defect issues evaluated through the registry.

• Bendectin and Birth Defects
• Agent Orange
• Gulf War and Birth Defects

Environmental Fact Sheets Fact sheets on toxins that have been associated with adverse reproductive outcomes.