Government Investments & Incentive Measures Drive Advancements in Prenatal Screening, According to a New Trend Report Published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (PRWEB) January 20, 2014 -- Follow us on LinkedIn – Prenatal diagnosis, also referred to as prenatal screening, is a procedure for investigating diseases or conditions in an embryo or fetus. In addition to identifying possible birth defects, prenatal screening also enables identification of other fetal conditions, including cleft palate, cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome, sickle cell anemia, spina bifida, Tay Sachs disease, and thalassemia, and muscular dystrophy. Few of the factors driving advancements in prenatal screening include the need for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, growing awareness regarding the risks of chromosome abnormalities in a fetus, and active government involvement in funding R&D projects in this space. Increasing maternal age and the ensuing higher risk of fetal genetic disorders is a key factor diving demand for prenatal screening.
The trend report titled “Advancements in Prenatal Screening” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., is a focused research paper which provides cursory insights into the technology, its evolution, applications, future prospects, and corporate initiatives of key companies worldwide. The report also highlights key emerging screening technologies including trisomy 21, nasal bone sonography, and multiplex fluorescent PCR, among others. Also covered are companies such as Ariosa Diagnostics Inc., Natera Inc., and PerkinElmer, Inc., among others.
For more details about this trend report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/TrendReport.asp?code=141061.
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