UK’s newborn babies to be tested for rare genetic condition in national trial

Nigerian Tribune | 27-08-2026 04:16pm |

Newborn babies in England will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as part of a five-year national trial. The study, led by Professor Laurent Servais at the University of Oxford, aims to determine if SMA should be added to routine newborn screening. The trial will assess the feasibility and benefits of early detection.

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