HLXB9 and sacral agenesis and the Currarino syndrome. Population differences in the polyalanine domain and 6 new mutations in HLXB9 in patients with Currarino syndrome. it' Spencer was born with a condition called sacral agenesis which left his lower spine poorly developed and his legs permanently crossed.
CAMPY-BAP. Campy-BAP is a blood agar that is highly selective for the growth of Campylobacter species. It contains several antibiotics which inhibit the growth of Gram-positve bacteria as well as most Gram-negative organisms.
Updated on 4/4/2005. Carrageenan is a common food additive that comes from red seaweed also known as Irish Moss or Chondrus Crispus. Carrageen has long been used as a thickener and emulsifier in ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese and other processed food products, including soy milk. However, results of a study published in October 2001 suggest that carrageenan may not be as safe as once thought.