Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9780470851739
ISBN-13 : 0470851732
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis by : Joyce C. Harper

Download or read book Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis written by Joyce C. Harper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-01-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is the detection and screening of genetic abnormality in gametes prior to fertilisation and embryos fertilised in vitro prior to implantation. This exciting new text provides an introduction and overview of the principles of PGD. An exciting fusion of prenatal diagnosis (PD) with in vitro fertilisation (IVF), this book is will appeal to both the prenatal diagnosis community, of clinical geneticists and foetal medicine specialists within obstetrics and gynaecology, and the IVF community within reproductive medicine. It is also an essential introduction to PD, clinical genetics and IVF for non-specialists. A concise introduction to the field of PGD Detailed explanations of the techniques and procedures used The law and ethical implications of PGD Future uses of PGD


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