Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis on NPR

Yes, I’m slacking before the holidays (although I did make it over 1,000 posts yesterday). Thank goodness my friend Doris sent me this link to the audio recording of NPR’s All Things Considered.

Many Clinics Use Genetic Diagnosis to Choose Sex by Lonny Shavelson

Some doctors analyze an embryo’s DNA so parents can choose to have a male or female placed in the womb. Last year, a survey found that 1 of every 11 Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis treatment was for sex-selection alone. The study by Johns Hopkins University also found that 42 percent of clinics offering PGD offer it for sex selection.

The title belies the general overview of PGD that’s given. Worth a listen if you have about 10 minutes.

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