Ethical issues as scientists peek into baby genes
Little Amelia Sloan is a pioneer: Shortly after her birth, scientists took drops of the healthy baby’s blood to map her genetic code. Amelia is part of a large research project that is decoding the DNA of hundreds of infants. New parents can soon start signing up for smaller studies to explore if what’s called genome sequencing – fully mapping someone’s genes to look for health risks – should become a part of newborn care.
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