Royal Bolton trials AI to improve accuracy of Down's syndrome test
By Liz Wells 27 January 2026
Researchers at Royal Bolton Hospital have achieved a world first by using AI to improve the accuracy of a test that identifies if a baby has a high chance of being born with Down’s syndrome.
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