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Editorial

Gestational age Predicted By Dna Methylation: Potential Clinical and Research Utility

Anna K Knight1 Genetics & Molecular Biology Program, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USAView further author information
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Karen N Conneely1 Genetics & Molecular Biology Program, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA;2 Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USAView further author information
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Alicia K Smith1 Genetics & Molecular Biology Program, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA;3 Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA ;4 Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine,Atlanta, GA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 101-104 | Received 13 Nov 2016, Accepted 24 Nov 2016, Published online: 23 Jan 2017

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