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Unborn genetic tests being perfected at UW for 3K disorders

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by Cathy Marshall kgw.com Posted on June 15, 2012 at 6:01 AM Updated today at 6:09 AM With a blood sample from the mother and a swab of saliva from the father scientists could soon be able to screen unborn babies for more than 3,000 genetic disorders. Currently the only routine test if for Downs Syndrome. Continue reading →

Op-Ed: Eugenics Specter Hangs Over DNA Sequencing

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Researchers have mapped the entire genome of a fetus using only a blood sample from the mother and a saliva sample from the father. In the New York Times , Ross Douthat argues this sort of research raises new questions about reproductive ethics, for expectant parents and society as a whole. Continue reading →

Scientists map baby’s genetic code in womb

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Scientists map babys genetic code in womb By John von Radowitz Friday, June 08, 2012 An unborn babys whole genetic code has been mapped in the womb using DNA taken from its parents. The technique could in future make it possible to swiftly scan for some 3,500 genetic disorders before birth, without physically disturbing either foetus or mother. Continue reading →

Blood Test May Spot Genetic Disease in Fetuses

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New Test Uses Mom’s Blood, Dad’s Saliva to Determine Baby’s Genetic Code June 6, 2012 — Samples of blood and saliva from parents-to-be may help identify thousands of genetic disorders in fetuses soon after conception without invasive testing, researchers say. Continue reading →