THE entire genetic code of up to 100,000 newborn babies in England will be analysed by the NHS, with the aim of speeding up the diagnosis and treatment of more than 200 rare diseases reports the BBC.

At present, newborns are given a heelprick blood test that checks for nine serious conditions, including cystic fibrosis.

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