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Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis: Should Our Laws Allow Parents to Pre-Screen Their Children?
Sherry F. Colb, Findlaw.com, November 30, 2005
The use of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to prevent miscarriage is on the rise among couples. Utilizing this technology, however, to not only prevent miscarriage but to avoid implanting embryos with genetic abnormalities raises potential ethical and legal implications. The article examines the changes to society that may occur from the application of PGD to prevent Downs Syndrome.
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