Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study ...

DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future health issues like diabetes ...

After the baby has been delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped and about 2 to 3 ounces of the blood it contains are collected. The blood is then transferred to a specially prepared bag and sent ...

Epigenetic changes in umbilical cord blood DNA, particularly in genes such as TNS3, GNAS, and CSMD1, are associated with markers of metabolic dysfunction—including liver fat, ALT, blood pressure ...

Compared to standard blood samples, umbilical cord blood gives a unique window ... parents a little bit better of an idea ...