Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: the German situation

Authors
Ludwig, M Diedrich, K Schwinger, E
Citation
M. Ludwig et al., Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: the German situation, TRENDS GEN, 17(8), 2001, pp. 473-474
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Journal title
TRENDS IN GENETICS
ISSN journal
01689525 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
473 - 474
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9525(200108)17:8<473:PGDTGS>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis makes it possible to detect some genetic disorders in embryos in vitro before they are transferred to the uterus. Us ing this technique, there is an opportunity for couples who have an increas ed risk of transmitting severe genetic disorders to their offspring to redu ce this risk by > 95%. By doing PGD, abortions at a later stage can be avoi ded.