# Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA

- Published: 2026-07-17T12:31:18Z
- Updated: 2026-07-18T23:42:19Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c1l14gn3gpmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Health
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All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.

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