News: Pre-Implantation Screening (PGD/PGS)

Updated: Mar 20/10

• Study shows preimplantation screening is safe for singletons (Dec 21/09. BioNews)
• UK fertility regulator to allow destruction of embryos for minor defects  (Jan 29/10. BioEdge) 
• 'Embryo destroyed' stories came from nowhere  (Feb 1/10. BioNews)
• 'Wiping out human variation' (The Guardian. Feb 2/10) 

PGD (Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis)
• Screening embryos (via PGD) improves success rate (Nov 16/08. BioNews #484)
• PGD could cause long-term problems (Jul 23/09. BioEdge)

PGS (Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening)
• Preimplantation genetic [screening] oversold, say IVF experts (Mar 20/10. BioEdge)