"It is now possible to do genetic tests on unborn babies from their mother's blood," he said. "This is invaluable in terms of treating Rhesus disease, but what is really exciting is the ...

The recent publications containing data on tens of thousands of genetic ... and that their unborn child is not at risk. For a population with a high carrier frequency, if testing is performed ...

A team who led the research for a world-first genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of babies each year, has won the New Statesman Positive Impact in Healthcare Award 2022. Manchester ...

Dozens of babies with rare illnesses have been given "new hope" since Wales became the first part of the UK to offer genetic testing two years ago. Children who are seriously ill in hospital can ...

A DNA test revealed a husband’s unborn twin fathered his child, uncovering a rare chimerism case that stunned his family.

Babies with rare genetic illnesses given new hope in Wales Gene test spared baby unnecessary chemotherapy Tests to detect cancer in unborn babies rolled out Amanda Pritchard, NHS England chief ...

To do that, officials say the baby’s genetic “map” has to be checked quickly if they get sick. Valley Children’s says they are now able to do that with a non-invasive test.

How can prospective parents ensure that they will have a healthy baby? Prenatal testing can provide parents with information about their child’s genetic identity. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS ...

you naturally want the healthiest possible options for yourself and your baby. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology offer valuable tools such as Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT ...