Genomics|Update|Current: Prematurity: Genomics & Prevention

Genomics|Update|Current

Prematurity: Genomics & Prevention

CDC information on preterm birth: Women with prior preterm birth are more likely to have preterm birth

Whole blood gene expression profile associated with spontaneous preterm birth in women with threatened preterm labor
Hen YJ, et al. PLoS One 2014 May 14

Novel blood test may help predict impending preterm birth, Science Daily, May 14

Blood test predicts if false labor is headed for delivery room, by Nathan Seppa, Science News, May 15

New gene expression test could predict premature birth, by Phillipa Brice, PHG Foundation, May 16

Did you know? 480 genes have been reported in relation to the risk and outcomes of premature birth, including 2 genomewide association studies? To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator