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Calls for wider genetic testing for life threatening disorders

The late Lily, the 18 month old daughter of Kirsty and Aaron McConnell who died of Spinal Muscular Atrophy or S-M-A in March this year.

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There are calls for wider genetic testing to be offered for prospective parents and pregnant women. New research shows one in 20 people carry a gene for one of three life-threatening disorders that are not commonly screened. Sacha Payne has more.



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