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flag Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University starts newborn genome screening to detect 113 treatable childhood diseases using cord blood.

flag Chulalongkorn University in Thailand has launched a newborn genome sequencing project using long-read technology to identify genetic risks for 113 treatable childhood diseases. flag The initiative, approved by the university’s ethics committee, will screen about 300 infants in its first year by analyzing painless umbilical cord blood samples. flag Results, delivered within 60 days, focus on 246 genes linked to conditions appearing in the first five years, enabling early intervention and personalized care. flag Only childhood-onset, actionable conditions are reported to avoid anxiety over adult-onset diseases. flag The project aims to advance preventive, precision medicine through early detection and lifelong health monitoring.

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