Massachusetts to pilot GUARDIAN: genomic screening for 450+ newborn conditions. Voluntary, free to participants, and subject to state review.

Universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) in newborns, using dried blood spot analysis during the first week of life, created opportunities to intervene for improved outcomes, a ...

Dr. James Gibson and his genetics clinic at Dell Children's Medical Center are expecting a first any day now: The first baby with a lysosomal storage disorder to come to the clinic for treatment ...

The NHS is aiming to test up to 100,000 newborn infants in a study to understand whether improvements can be made in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. Newborn blood spot screening, often ...

During the Boston Globe’s Rare Disease Summit, Dr. Wendy Chung, a physician-scientist and geneticist who leads the Department ...

Family planning is not just about deciding to have a baby; it also involves preparing the body for a healthy pregnancy. A few tests help prevent complications, improve conception chances, and ensure ...