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UK criticized for embryo screening decision.
- Source :
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Nature Medicine . Dec2004, Vol. 10 Issue 12, p1266-1266. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Reports on the criticisms of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) regarding genetic screening of embryos for a disease that will not affect the child at birth in Great Britain. Screening of chromosomal abnormalities and diseases using preimplantation genetic diagnosis; License granted by the HFEA to screen for familial adenomatous polypsis which can lead to colon cancer in early adulthood; Review of the guidelines for reproductive decision making by the Human Genetics Commission.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10788956
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nature Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15278375
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/nm1204-1266b