past 50 years, a pinprick test has been done to newborns. The test started off by testing for PKU, which is a metabolic condition, but after that hypothyroidism was added to the testing. Rapidly other diseases were added to the testing, such as sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis. Now there are 28 diseases that newborns are tested for in the pinprick test. Along with the pinprick test, genetic tests can also help to prevent and treat diseases. A chromosomal abnormality, the Fragile X leads to mental…
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