Newborn Screening of Genetic Mutations in Common Deafness Genes With Bloodspot-Based Gene Chip Array

What is it about?

This study screens for deafness gene mutations in newborns in the Northwest China population.

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Why is it important?

High mutation rates in the common deafness genes were detected in newborns in Northwest China. Our study is helpful in understanding the deafness genomic epidemiology and also provides evidence for prenatal and postnatal care as well as policy making on population health in the region.