Pregnancy and pre-pregnancy genetic tests approved for all

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Pregnancy and pre-pregnancy genetic tests approved for all

According to a government--™s advisory body on genetics, genetic tests for conditions that can be passed on to future generations should be more widely available before pregnancy. There are --no specific social, ethical or legal principles-- against preconception screening, a Human Genetics Commission report has ruled. It said testing should be available to any couples who may benefit from it. The UK National Screening Committee will now consider the findings.

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Approval for pre-pregnancy genetic screening - The Scotsman

thescotsman.scotsman.com — “Approval for pre-pregnancy genetic screening - GENETIC tests could be offered to more young people and couples wanting to start a family to alert them of risks from diseases which they may pass to future generations, a report says.” View full resource at thescotsman.scotsman.com

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Pre-Pregnancy Genetic Disease Tests Backed - Yahoo! News UK

uk.news.yahoo.com — “Gene tests that virtually eliminate the chances of couples having a baby with an inherited disease have been approved by a watchdog.” View full resource at uk.news.yahoo.com

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BBC News - Pre-pregnancy DNA tests for genetic conditions approved

bbc.co.uk — “Genetic tests for conditions such as cystic fibrosis should be available before people become pregnant, says the government's advisory body on genetics.” View full resource at bbc.co.uk