Directory of Embryo Screening Resources

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A collection of sites providing information in regard to embryo screening. Examples of topics covered are pre-implantation diagnosis (PGD) and screening (PGS).

Resources in This Category

• BBC News: Embryo screening 'no health risk'

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3576138.stm
  Screening embryos for genetic disorders, does not harm their health, a large scale review of the procedure has found.

• BBC News: First embryo screening birth

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3123633.stm
  A technique that could revolutionise IVF treatment for older women has produced its first British baby.

• Center for Genetics and Society: PGD

  http://www.genetics-and-society.org/technologies/other/pgd.html
  Overview of embryo diagnosis and screening, including ethical and moral arguments.

• Genesis Genetics Institute

  http://www.genesisgenetics.com/
  A provider and pioneer of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD). Overview of laboratory, genetic conditions tested, information for families and medical professionals. Located in Detroit, Michigan.

• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis & Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping

  http://www.religioustolerance.org/abo_pgd.htm
  Information on PGD and PGH including a christian religious point of view.

• Telegraph: Egg-testing technique 'doubles the chances of older women on IVF'

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1541256/Egg-testing-technique-doubles-the-chances-of-older-women-on-IVF.html
  Details of a new system derived from cancer research which involves counting the number of chromosomes in an egg.

• Wikipedia: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preimplantation_genetic_diagnosis
  Overview of PGD including biopsy procedures, analysis techniques and ethical issues.

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