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UK: NHS Plans DNA Testing for All Newborns to Detect Disease

UK: NHS Plans DNA Testing for All Newborns to PredictDetect Disease

UK: NHS Plans DNA Testing for All Newborns to Detect Disease
Above: Wes Streeting at 10 Downing Street on June 3, 2025. Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images

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While the technology sounds promising, experts warn about the shortage of qualified genetic counselors needed to interpret complex DNA data for families. The program raises concerns about having sufficient professionals to properly communicate genetic risks and provide appropriate support to affected individuals.

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