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POSTnote by Peter Border. It was first published on Wednesday, 18 September 2013. It was last updated on Tuesday, 15 April 2014.


Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis

Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), used in combination with IVF, allows families with a history of a serious genetic disorder to have a child unaffected by the condition. This POSTnote covers the applications of PGD in the UK and how the technology is regulated.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-445 
Subjects
Genetics IVF Hereditary diseases Technology Testing
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk