Both preterm birth and a low Apgar score may be markers of less-than-optimal fetal development, he explained.

他解释道，早产和较低的阿普加分数都有可能是孩子在胚胎时期的发育没有达到最理想状态的标志。

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The former uses marker score as selection criterion estimated based on the markers showing significant associations with the target quantitative trait screened by stepwise multiple regression.

前者采用逐步回归筛选与目标性状相关联的标记，由此估计个体的标记值，作为选择的依据；

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Using these markers, Celera plans to introduce a test next year called the coronary heart disease genetic risk score.

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