People Have the Right To Screen Embryos for Down Syndrome.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) screens IVF embryos for genetic abnormalities before implantation. Embryos are often checked for Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality caused by an extra chromosome 21. PGD selects embryos without Down syndrome for implantation, avoiding afflicted embryos. The ethics of screening for Down syndrome are controversial. Disability campaigners say screening fosters discrimination and ... Read More
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