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Genomic newborn screening: a scoping review of the field’s evolution and associated ethical, legal, and social implications

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By Gemma Brown, Loren Walker, Mutiat Afolabi, Paul Bain, Ana Eliza Bonilha, Bimal P. Chaudhari, John Christodoulou, Ziyi Dai, Jan M Friedman, Amy Gaviglio, Robert Green, Subhashini Jagu, Bartha M. Knoppers, Zornitza Stark, Danya Vears, Yvonne Bombard, Anna Lewis, Aliza Wilson
| Nature Verified
Abstract The integration of genomic sequencing into newborn screening (genomic newborn screening; gNBS) has the potential to identify more presymptomatic babies who could benefit from early intervention compared to traditional universal newborn screening (NBS). Realizing these benefits requires careful navigation of ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) to minimize harms, promote equity, and maintain trust in NBS programs.
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Genomic newborn screening: data retention for research and clinical reuse

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By Anna Lewis, Aaron J Goldenberg, Bartha M. Knoppers
| Nature Verified
Abstract The integration of genomic sequencing into public health newborn screening (NBS), gNBS, could identify far more children that would meet screening guidelines than existing biochemical NBS. The retention of genomic data from gNBS could have huge benefits for research and could also enable potential clinical reuse.
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New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights

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By Judy Illes, Bartha M. Knoppers, Jennifer Chandler Verified, Ross Upshur
| Medical Xpress Verified
With Canada's federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians. Brain health, in particular, has taken on new meanings over the past years, and has garnered substantial recent attention from major international organizations such as UNESCO and the World Health Organization.
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