👶Aussie researchers screened 1,000 newborns for variants in 605 genes linked to early-onset, treatable conditions. Sixteen babies (1.6%) received a high-chance result, but only one of these was detected by standard screening.
#GenomicsAustralia #EarlyDiagnosis #GeneticTesting
After a decade of collaboration and innovation, #AustralianGenomics has come to an end.
A new national body, #GenomicsAustralia, was established on 1 July 2025 to provide leadership, coordination and expertise in health #genomics.
An important development for #genomics in Australia!
We at Genome Canada 🧬🇨🇦 celebrate the announcement of #GenomicsAustralia
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On Friday the Australian Government made an important announcement about the new #GenomicsAustralia, a national body that will provide leadership, coordination and expertise so all Australians can reap the benefits of cutting-edge genomic research and technologies.
www.health.gov.au/ministers/th...
