Thursday, November 10, 2005

Embryo Screening Test not for picking Children

EMBRYO screening tests are unlikely to be used for parents wanting to pick the physical or social traits of their offspring.

Pre-implant genetic diagnosis, or PGD, has been available for several years for couples who want to avoid passing on genetic conditions to their babies.

An Infertility Treatment Authority symposium on assisted reproductive technology this week discussed the scientific, ethical and legal implications.

Read more at Designer kids reality check

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