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UrduOne in ten babies is born prematurely in the United States, but a blood test during a routine prenatal visit could reveal if a woman is at risk of a preterm delivery, according to a Michigan State University researcher.
“Preterm births are common,” said Hanne Hoffmann, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “If we know the mother is at risk for a preterm birth, her doctor can monitor her more closely.”
Tag: Clock Genes
Airway Smooth Muscle Clock May Be a Target for Treating Preemies
Article title: Cellular clocks in hyperoxia effects on [Ca2+]i regulation in developing human airway smooth muscle Authors: Colleen M. Bartman, Aleksey Matveyenko, Christina M. Pabelick, Y. S. Prakash From the authors: “These data reveal a functional [fetal airway smooth muscle] clock…
Kidney Clock Gene Plays Role in Regulating Blood Pressure in Male Mice
Article title: Loss of circadian gene Bmal1 in the collecting duct lowers blood pressure in male, but not female, mice Authors: Dingguo Zhang, Chunhua Jin, Ijeoma E. Obi, Megan K. Rhoads, Reham H. Soliman, Randee S. Sedaka, John Miller Allan, Binli…