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Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA

Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
BBC Health Extra Friday 17 July 2026, 12:31 UTC 1 min read
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All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.

All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
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