Embryonic Genetic Risk Calculation

Posted on by marciarillegmailcom

The San Jose Mercury News reports:

“Then they peered into the genome to predict the embryo’s susceptibility for common diseases that may develop decades later: breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus, vitiligo, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.”

IVF today, in utero tomorrow?

Published by marciarillegmailcom

Health Law Professor at UMKC School of Law; Board of Directors for Justice in Aging

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