Cell-free RNA in amniotic fluid used to identify stage of human fetal organ maturity.

With premature birth now a persistent health problem, the need for standardised biomarkers is a necessity.  Amniotic fluid (AF) both contributes to and reflects the status of the fetus, and has been shown to provide a screenshot into the maturation processes of fetal development. At present, AF from different time points in pregnancy is used to provide important information about pregnancy management and delivery planning, … Continue reading Cell-free RNA in amniotic fluid used to identify stage of human fetal organ maturity.