NHS England will DNA test all newborns

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The NHS in England will begin DNA testing all newborns to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, a key part of a new 10-year plan. This initiative aims to predict and prevent illness through genetic mapping, with £650 million allocated for DNA research by 2030. The program will use blood samples to sequence complete DNA, expanding on current newborn screenings. The government hopes this technology will revolutionize prevention, provide faster diagnoses, and ease pressure on NHS services by enabling personalized healthcare.


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