which may further help alert medical providers regarding health impacts and the need for early intervention measures.

“The signature we found was present in all the parents we analyzed. This is likely to lead eventually to a very useful test. We used buccal cells, which are collected by a cheek swab. It’s very non-invasive and easy to do,” says senior author Michael Skinner, a professor in Washington State University’s School of Biological Sciences.

“Although we may not be able to fix the problem, if we know that it’s going to develop because of these diagnostics, we can treat it. This could help with the transition from reactionary medicine to preventive medicine,” says Skinner.

Source: Medindia

Source:

You May Also Like

31 Days to Wellness: The Surprising Benefits of Dry January

After 30 days without alcohol, your liver starts to heal, blood pressure…

How Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran Made Menopause Hilarious on YouTube

Menopause is often portrayed as a taboo subject shrouded in stigma and…

6 Fast Food Chains That Actually Use 100% Real Meat

Fast food is more expensive than ever, so if you’re spending upwards…

America's 4th Largest Pizza Chain Struggles to Recover After Sales Collapse: "A Big Miss"

Sales at Papa John’s are down 4% over the last quarter, continuing…