A new test moved toward a shorter "diagnostic odyssey"

A new test moved toward a shorter "diagnostic odyssey"

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Why it matters: Doctors have long struggled to find consistency in diagnosing genetic diseases known as STR-expansion disorders, leaving patients to endure a "diagnostic odyssey" until they get answers. But a new breakthrough by scientists could shorten the wait time, thanks to the ability to test "long reads" of DNA that can't be tested via other methods. --Evan

Full Story: HealthDay News (3/10)