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See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.
September 18, 2026Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
July 17, 2026Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
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See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
Nikon's annual Small World In Motion competition is open to anyone around the world with an interest in film or time-lapse photography through a microscope. This year's winning video was magnified to
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
Read more about the NHS' plan to test babies for SMA here.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson was told her twin daughters may "never walk" All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a majo