The United Kingdom (UK) Government announced today the launch of a Newborn Genomes Programme. This research study will explore the effectiveness of using whole genome sequencing to detect rare diseases in newborn babies.
The UK stated on December 13, 2022, about one-third of children with a rare disease will die before their fifth birthday.
We have already begun a journey with parents, the public, and people with lived experiences of rare diseases.
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