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Genetic Testing Still Smart Choice During In Vitro Fertilization, Despite Uncertainties
Screening embryos for genetic diseases during in vitro fertilization offers couples the best chance for a healthy child, but a genetic glitch could potentially cause doctors to misdiagnose a small fraction of them, University of Florida researchers say. Citing concerns about the accuracy of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, the method many practitioners use to pick the healthiest embryos during IVF, UF researchers set out to study the procedure... click link for more info.
Genetics center to launch new genetic-testing initiative
As genetic testing for human disease increasingly moves from the science lab to clinical application, The Pew Charitable announced today that it is making a significant new investment in the Genetics and Public Policy Center to improve the overall effectiveness, safety, and reliability of genetic testing, and to develop and promote recommendations where appropriate. (Medical News Today, 6 July 2005)
Genetic Testing Still Smart Choice
Screening embryos for genetic diseases during in vitro fertilization offers couples the best chance for a healthy child, but a genetic glitch could potentially cause doctors to misdiagnose a small fraction of them, University of Florida scientists say. Citing concerns about the accuracy of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, the method a number of practitioners use to pick the healthiest embryos during IVF, UF scientists set out to study the procedure. Their work, described during a recent meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, reveals the technique is actually highly reliable. But because there is a slim chance a genetic abnormality can cause doctors to misdiagnose embryos, some concerns still need to be addressed, the scientists said.......
Recommendations to govern genetic testing drawn up
The Bioethics Advisory Committee, set up to address the ethical, legal and social issues arising from research on human biology and behaviour, has drawn up guidelines spelling out the do's and don'ts of genetic testing in Singapore. (Channel News Asia, 5 April 2005)
Psychosocial aspects of genetic testing for hereditary cancers meeting at Jefferson June 9-10
While the discovery and identification of BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- the so-called breast cancer genes -- ushered in a quiet revolution in genetic testing for hereditary cancer in the mid-1990s, the accompanying psychological and social issues have taken on new importance as well. The 9th International Meeting on the Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer will be held June 9, 2005 to June 10, 2005 at Thomas Jefferson University to address such issues.
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