Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (5): 379-383.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2024.24e0329

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The China Neonatal Genome Project: towards a new future in the treatment of genetic diseases

ZHOU Wenhao   

  1. Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou510620, Guangdong, China
  • Received:2024-04-10 Online:2024-05-15 Published:2024-05-10

Abstract:

With the advancement of science and technology, screening and diagnostic techniques for neonatal genetic diseases have made great leaps forward, especially the application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, which has greatly improved the efficiency and accuracy of clinical applications. However, in the face of rapid diagnosis, it has become a new challenge to provide effective treatments to improve the overall prognosis of children.This article will start from the China Neonatal Genome Project, comprehensively and in-depth discuss the current status of newborn genetic disease screening and treatment, focus on the key issues of personalized treatment research and application, and propose efforts for future directions.

Key words: neonatal genetic diseases, genetic screening, whole genome sequencing, gene therapy, quality of life