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Whole Genome Sequencing at Birth
Sequencing the whole genome of a newborn baby means establishing the precise order in which millions of chemical components occur within the baby's DNA.
Population Decline
The fertility rate is the average number of children born to women during their reproductive life. To maintain a stable population a fertility rate of 2.1 is required.
IVF Funding
Access to NHS-funded fertility treatment, including IVF, is restricted. People find themselves faced with the postcode lottery.