Harvard scientists identify nearly 300 genetic diseases that could be treated before birth

Harvard scientists identify nearly 300 genetic diseases that could be treated before birth

The findings could improve the diagnosis of genetic diseases during pregnancy and expand treatment options available for babies and their families.GS has become a vital tool for supporting prenatal diagnosis.The use of genomic sequencing (GS) for prenatal diagnosis in infants with ultrasound abnormalities has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Fetal sequencing also offers the opportunity to identify incidental genomic variants that are u…

The findings could improve the diagnosis of genetic diseases during pregnancy and expand the treatment options available to infants and their families. GS has emerged as a vital tool for supporting prenatal diagnosis. The use of genomic sequencing (GS) for prenatal diagnosis in infants with ultrasound abnormalities has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Fetal sequencing also offers the opportunity to identify incidental genomic variants …