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• Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): New Treatments & Newborn Screening

  Research is leading to a better understanding of the genetic basis for neuromuscular disorders, including SMA, and new approaches to treatment.

• Neurogenetics: Genes & the Nervous System

  Advances in the field of genetics have helped researchers identify specific genes and chromosome locations that are involved in many neurologic disorders.

• X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is Added to the Newborn Screen in Illinois

  Newborn screening can change a baby’s life. It is testing that is done shortly after birth to help detect serious health conditions before obvious symptoms appear.

• Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing & Children

  The Genetic Counseling team explains what to consider when looking for a service and what these results could really mean for you and your family.