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Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University starts newborn genome screening to detect 113 treatable childhood diseases using cord blood.
Chulalongkorn University in Thailand has launched a newborn genome sequencing project using long-read technology to identify genetic risks for 113 treatable childhood diseases.
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.
Results, delivered within 60 days, focus on 246 genes linked to conditions appearing in the first five years, enabling early intervention and personalized care.
Only childhood-onset, actionable conditions are reported to avoid anxiety over adult-onset diseases.
The project aims to advance preventive, precision medicine through early detection and lifelong health monitoring.
La Universidad de Chulalongkorn de Tailandia comienza la detección del genoma de los recién nacidos para detectar 113 enfermedades infantiles tratables usando sangre del cordón umbilical.