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Ella Pickover

INSANE: New dna database could unlock secrets behind childhood disease | Rare Historical Photos

A new DNA database could help unlock new discoveries about childhood illness (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

A first-of-its-kind DNA database could help “further transform” understanding of childhood illnesses and personality traits, experts have said.

The DNA sequences of more than 37,000 children and parents who are taking part in UK studies have been made available to researchers worldwide.

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