newborn sequencing
The Sunshine Genetics Act would establish a consortium that plans to sequence 10,000 newborns for up to 600 rare conditions.
Revvity Expands Pact With Genomics England to Provide Sequencing Services for Newborn Study
Genomics England's Generation Study involves the screening of up to 100,000 newborns for more than 200 rare genetic disorders.
Kicked off in 2022 by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, BeginNGS has expanded to multiple hospitals in the US and is looking to go international.
NIH to Provide up to $14.4M in Funding Through Newborn WGS Screening Collaborative
The project aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating whole-genome sequencing into the US newborn screening programs across multiple states.
Inclusive Newborn Sequencing Approach Shows Potential for Boosting Diagnostic Rate
Researchers increased the diagnostic rate for critically ill newborns by using simple, broad exclusion criteria rather than complicated guidelines for selecting infants to be sequenced.