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Genetic Finding May Allow Doctors to Predict Newborn Health During Pregnancy

U CLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants.
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UCLA scientists have discovered specific genetic changes in the placentas of women who gave birth to growth-restricted infants. These changes appear to sabotage the ability of the placenta to grow blood vessels and adequately nourish the fetus, interfering with the infant's growth in the womb.

Up to 10 percent of pregnancies worldwide [...]

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