Children with rare conditions will be offered DNA sequencing at all intensive-care units in England Every sick child in England with mysterious conditions will have the chance to have their entire DNA mapped as of next year.
All youngsters admitted to intensive care in England with an unknown disorder will be offered a genome analysis from January.
The NHS will be the first in the world to offer the screening, also an option given to the parents of children, carried out via a blood sample.
Experts say the move could transform the diagnosis of children with rare diseases. The Daily Mail
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