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Thanks to a recent nationwide study in the UK, approximately 5,500 individuals living with severe developmental disorders are now aware of the genetic cause underlying their conditions. "Getting the right diagnosis is absolutely critical for families
The findings mean many more families could now get answers faster about their children’s conditions.
"The families in our study were desperate for answers."
Study analysed the DNA of families with unexplained, severe development disorders.
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study in the U.K. that will help improve diagnosis across the world.