Genetic ‘MoT’ for disease free babies

“Genetic MOT” which can help IVF couples screen embryos for hereditary diseases and have healthy babies

, --July 2, 2009

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The technique, known as karyomapping, has the potential to spot virtually any inherited genetic disease.
It can also pick up chromosomal problems that might lead to Down’s syndrome or prevent pregnancy. Scientific trials are set to begin on the groundbreaking technique, which has been developed by British researchers and which they believe could eventually even eradicate some inherited conditions like Huntington’s Disease. More...

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