Washington State University: Potential Epigenetic Biomarker Found for Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
December 06, 2024
December 06, 2024
PULLMAN, Washington, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that often leads to preterm births.
While a clinical trial is needed to confirm the results, a study published in the journal Environmental Epigenetics offers hope that a simple test can be developed to identify preeclam . . .
Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that often leads to preterm births.
While a clinical trial is needed to confirm the results, a study published in the journal Environmental Epigenetics offers hope that a simple test can be developed to identify preeclam . . .