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The Generation Study is a ground-breaking research study in partnership with the NHS which will sequence the whole genomes of up to 100,000 newborn babies and look for 200+ rare conditions in early childhood.

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Parents holding babies and the text 'The study aims to improve our understanding of how to diagnose and treat rare genetic conditions by sequencing newborns’ genomes.' Parents holding babies and the text 'It will also support research into genetic conditions and explore the potential of storing a genome over a person’s lifetime.' Parents holding babies and the text 'Parents at participating NHS Trusts will be asked if they wish to join from approximately 20 weeks of pregnancy.' Parents holding babies and the text 'The study was designed in collaboration with the public, parents, healthcare professionals and people from the rare disease community.'
January 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM