Inventors:
Jill Maron - Sharon MA, US
Diana Bianchi - Charlestown MA, US
Kirby Johnson - North Attleboro MA, US
Donna Slonim - North Andover MA, US
International Classification:
C40B 20/04, C12Q 1/68
Abstract:
The present invention provides systems for assessing neonatal development and/or conditions by analyzing neonatal saliva RNA. Methods of identifying genes involved in neonatal development and/or conditions affecting neonates, are provided. Methods of determining a diagnosis of a neonate comprising detection of one or more differentially expressed genes are also provided.