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Genetics and Genomics
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis identifies a host of familial diseases
March 15th, 2004
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis identifies a host of familial diseases. "Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) first consisted of the selection of female embryos for patients at risk of transmitting X-linked recessive diseases. Advances in molecular biology now allow the specific diagnosis of almost any Mendelian disease. For families with an identified X-linked recessive disease-causing mutation, non-specific diagnosis by sex identification can be considered as a substandard method, since it involves the unnecessary disposal of healthy male embryos and reduces success rate by diminishing the pool of embryos eligible for transfer," scientists in France...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2004-03-15)
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