Preimplantation genetic diagnosis on NPR

Many Clinics Use Genetic Diagnosis to Choose Sex - All Things Considered, December 20, 2006 · 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.

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