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Former Northwest Iowa Community College Dean Steve Waldstein Battles Genetic Diseases During Early Retirement

Former Northwest Iowa Community College Dean Steve Waldstein Battles Genetic Diseases During Early Retirement

SHELDON, Iowa — Steve Waldstein’s unexpected falls in the hallways always brought laughs. But deep down, as he laughed with his colleagues at Northwest Iowa Community College, Waldstein wondered why he couldn’t get up after falling for seemingly no reason. “I was thinking about what was going on here,” said Waldstein, who at the time …

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Genome sequencing trial to test benefits of identifying genetic diseases at birth

Genomics England is to test whether sequencing babies’ genomes at birth could help speed up the diagnosis of around 200 rare genetic diseases and ensure faster access to treatment. The study, which will sequence the genomes of 100,000 babies over the next two years, will explore the cost-effectiveness of the approach, as well as new …

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