The Guardian Australia
·general
·15 hours ago
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
Scientists introduced a new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy during a presentation at the European Society for Human Genetics conference in Gothenburg. The non-invasive technique accurately identifies variants across nearly 23,000 genes, potentially replacing invasive tests like amniocentesis. This advancement may change prenatal diagnostics and provide early intervention opportunities.
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