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Genomic Screening: Catching Disease Before It Starts
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Genomic Screening: Catching Disease Before It Starts

  • January 17, 2026

Most genetic testing today only happens after someone gets sick or has a strong family history. But scientists are now exploring a different approach: genomic screening for healthy adults, to find hidden risks before disease develops. A major pilot study in Australia offered free genetic screening to 10,263 adults aged…

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