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Next-Generation Screening - The Promise and Perils of DNA Sequencing of Newborns at Birth: A Workshop

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This workshop explored the current use of DNA sequencing in newborns as well as the potential benefits and harms, associated ethical and data security issues, and equity in access to screening.

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The Promise and Perils of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing at Birth: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief

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2023

Pilot programs are employing whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing during the newborn phase both within the United States and internationally. While sequencing offers the opportunity to screen for treatable but not clinically evident conditions early in a childs life, it raises a host...

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The Promise and Perils of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing at Birth

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The workshop examined the use of DNA sequencing to supplement traditional newborn screening for conditions that are treatable but not clinically evident in the newborn phase. This infographic provides high-level takeaways from individual speakers on considerations for newborn genome sequencing.

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Next-Generation Screening - The Promise and Perils of DNA Sequencing of Newborns at Birth: A Workshop

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Featured publication

The Promise and Perils of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing at Birth: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief

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