• Genes are made of DNA. Genes help determine how we look, like eye color and hair color, and give instructions to help our bodies function.

• Genome sequencing is a lab test that looks at all of someone’s DNA and can help find changes that cause health risks.

• All families will meet with a doctor or genetic counselor to talk about any health problems in their family. This information can help prevent or treat some health problems.

• Half of babies, chosen at random, will have genome sequencing.

• About 4 months after your first study visit, you will meet with a doctor or genetic counselor.

• These providers will make recommendations for you and your baby to stay as healthy as possible.

• You will be in the study for at least 1 year.

• The study visits and surveys will take about 3 hours total.

• There is no cost to be in the study.

• You will receive up to $150.

Parents or guardians of any baby under 6 months old, IF:

• You speak English or Spanish.

• You are over 18 years old.

• Your baby’s doctor has already joined the study at one of our participating clinics.