World-leading newborn genetic testing study begins in Leeds

Hundreds of newborns are now being tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a groundbreaking study launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). This innovative research seeks to detect conditions like Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) in babies at an earlier stage, potentially benefiting hundreds through quicker diagnoses and treatments that could slow disease progression and enhance or…