Around 80 babies die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Germany every year. Researchers have not been able to find the exact cause of the phenomenon.
According to the results of a study, an enzyme in the brain is said to be responsible. The serotonin 2A/C receptor plays an important role in breathing during sleep. More studies are needed to investigate the exact relationship between the receptor abnormality and respiratory control in infants, according to the scientists. Researchers advise parents to follow the guidelines for safe sleep for children under one year.