Scientists map 500 Babies' DNA to predict future health

NCT ID NCT05161169

Summary

This study explored whether reading a baby's entire genetic code (whole genome sequencing) could be a useful health screening tool. Researchers enrolled 500 healthy infants from diverse backgrounds in Boston, New York, and Birmingham. Half the babies had their full DNA analyzed to look for genetic risks, and the team then studied the medical, emotional, and financial effects on families and doctors to see if this approach is practical for regular pediatric care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beaumont - Corewell Health East

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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