All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has been campaigning for screening since her twin girls were diagnosed with the condition.
BBC's Ben Morris, who has the condition himself, says through the combination of different physical therapies, people can live well into their 60s, and beyond.
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