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Study Reveals 300 Genetic Disorders Treatable Before Birth

4/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, and Duke University has unveiled nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, this research promises to revolutionize prenatal care, though it raises ethical concerns and the risk of overwhelming patients with information.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, and Duke University has unveiled nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, this research promises to revolutionize prenatal care, though it raises ethical concerns and the risk of overwhelming patients with information.