In recent years, at-home DNA tests have become all the rage. People see them as an opportunity to learn more about themselves in terms of family connections and possible health implications. But while ...

What if you could screen embryos for diseases before they became babies? What if you had the power to choose the traits your baby would have? Would you use it? These practically polar opposite ...

The direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing market has experienced unprecedented growth, with global projections reaching $9.20 billion by 2033. However, in the UK, the associated ethical frameworks ...

As a child, Sigal Klipstein, MD, would visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago with her parents and be intrigued by the developing human exhibit, where she saw the progression of embryos ...

Recent technological advances raise a pressing ethical question: Should prospective parents be able to acquire whatever genetic information they want about their fetus? One answer is yes, if parents ...

When 35-year-old Rajesh (name changed) collapsed during a morning jog, his family was stunned. Fit, vegetarian, and with no ...

Are you ready for the era of designer babies? Advances in gene sequencing have now made it possible for embryos to be screened for a host of genetic diseases and physical traits. Private companies are ...

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One of the chief arguments advanced by those against such screening is that currently available tests can identify primarily those with the most common CF mutation--the F508 mutation, which the Cystic ...

A significant minority of Americans would favor genetic screening of embryos simply to boost their child’s chance to attend an elite university, a new survey indicates. Several bioethics experts and ...

Say you’re about to start in vitro fertilization and your clinic offers you a futuristic new option: It can analyze the DNA of the embryos you conceive and let you choose which one to implant based on ...