Publications by authors named "Simha Yagel"
Prenat Diagn
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Traditional methods for determining gestational age, like the last menstrual period and ultrasounds, have significant limitations, prompting a search for new approaches.
- The study focused on identifying molecular markers by analyzing cord blood and placenta samples to create an epigenetic clock based on DNA methylation patterns.
- Findings revealed that specific DNA methylation changes could accurately predict gestational age, showing high agreement with established methods, indicating the potential for DNA methylation as a reliable clinical tool for age determination.
