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New Study Cuts Rare Disease Diagnosis Time to Days

1/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study from UC Santa Cruz shows that long-read sequencing can slash the diagnosis time for rare genetic diseases from years to mere days. By providing detailed genomic insights and uncovering hidden variants, this innovative approach promises to transform patient care and expedite testing, as highlighted in The American Journal of Human Genetics.

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A groundbreaking study from UC Santa Cruz shows that long-read sequencing can slash the diagnosis time for rare genetic diseases from years to mere days. By providing detailed genomic insights and uncovering hidden variants, this innovative approach promises to transform patient care and expedite testing, as highlighted in The American Journal of Human Genetics.