The ethical challenges of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD or PIGD) refers to genetic profiling of embryos prior to implantation (as a form of embryo profiling). PGD has raised ethical issues, although this approach could reduce reliance on fetal selection during pregnancy. The technique can be used for prenatal sex d...

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Main Author: Øivind Foss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Verlage 2014-06-01
Series:Diaconia
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Online Access:https://vr-elibrary.de/doi/10.13109/diac.2014.5.1.3