{"id":27668,"date":"2022-07-26T15:28:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T15:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=27668"},"modified":"2022-08-18T13:56:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:56:09","slug":"genome-sequencing-bbc-4-womans-hours-segment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2022\/07\/genome-sequencing-bbc-4-womans-hours-segment\/","title":{"rendered":"Genome Sequencing \u2013 BBC Radio 4 Woman\u2019s Hour Segment"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Header text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: (There are always new studies…)” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

We all want to know our baby is happy and healthy. Hospitals already offer the blood spot or \u201cheel prick\u201d test that lets you know if your baby has 1 of 9 health conditions. These health conditions include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria and 4 other serious but treatable conditions.<\/p>\n

But what if we could dig a little deeper? What if we could see if our baby is predisposed to a much larger pool of diseases that might influence how we go about raising our little one?<\/p>\n

The well-known show\u00a0Woman\u2019s Hour\u00a0<\/em>chatted to Vivienne Parry and Rebecca Middleton of Genomic England about this possibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Read on if you\u2019re curious.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 2 – (Genome Sequencing )” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: Genome Sequencing ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Genome Sequencing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: (Genome sequencing…)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Genome sequencing<\/a>\u00a0is looking at DNA and figuring out the sequence. The process is much more complicated than that but understating a genome of a specific person can help us to understand what makes that individual unique.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, you can also check for mutations in the genome which could be indicative of a disorder or a disease.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 3 – (Sequencing for Babies) ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: Sequencing for Babies ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Sequencing for Babies\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: (The newborn spot …)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The newborn spot test is offered to all mums, and it is not a compulsory test. It is a good option though so have a discussion to have with your midwife. This test does cover a good range of health conditions but what if you could find out even more health issues your baby may be predisposed to?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s introduce you briefly to the\u00a0Newborn Genomes Programme<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As discussed in the\u00a0Woman’s Hour\u00a0segment\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/em>Vivienne Parry of Genomic England and Rebecca Middleton who works for Genomic on the panel representing parents and health care professionals are working on a project talk about further genomic sequencing for newborns.<\/p>\n

The project aims to widen the number of diseases tested for, to help parents make early changes to keep their babies healthy. The way it will work is a sample of blood or saliva will be taken from baby and then tested against actionable genetic conditions that may affect their early life.<\/p>\n

This project is being created by Genomic England, working closely with health care professionals as well as parents to figure out both the benefits and potential downfalls of this sort of testing.<\/p>\n

This testing has some interesting potential. Working with both the professionals for technical elements and parents for more of the ethical dilemmas, most people seem to agree that this idea is great but needs to be done right.<\/p>\n

The team hope to launch the research pilot in mid-2023 to evaluate whether this project could work.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section 4 (Baby Insight)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title: (Baby Insight) ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Baby Insight\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: (Being aware of things…)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Being aware of things that could affect your baby\u2019s health early can mean you put in place measures to keep your child as healthy as possible. We here at Cells4Life offer an extra service alongside our cord blood banking.<\/p>\n

BabyInsight<\/a> is a DNA screening that can tell you if your baby is predisposed to 5 different manageable conditions that would manifest at a young age. You can use this information to make informed choices about your child\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

It can be added to the other services we provide, and we can either take a small sample of the cord blood or you can use a cheek swab that is included in your kit.<\/p>\n

If you are curious about any of our services do feel free to get in contact or order a welcome kit.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”RWP Blog” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”RWP” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#bd114f” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

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