Questions About Genetic Testing of Newborns

Questions About Genetic Testing of Newborns
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:34:00 -0600

Mandatory genetic screening of newborns for rare diseases is creating unexpected upheaval for families whose infants test positive for risk factors but show no immediate signs of disease, a new University of California, Los Angeles study warns.

"Although newborn screening undoubtedly saves lives, some families are thrown on a journey of great uncertainty," said UCLA sociology professor Stefan Timmermans, the study's lead author. "Rather than providing clear-cut ...

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