Genetic Testing
As a disabled feminist, I’m often asked about my views on medical procedures like pre-natal screening and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD (where IVF embryos are screened for genetic characteristics).
Tests for some conditions, such as Down Syndrome, have become par for the course in recent years, and the list of conditions routinely screened for is growing all the time.
Most people accept that the purpose of such procedures and techniques is to identify and eliminate genetic conditions by terminating foetuses affected by them or, in the case of PGD, select embryos that are unaffected by the conditions for implantation and intended pregnancy.
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There’ll be no more excuses for under-performing children now their parents can get them tested for sporting prowess.
A US company is selling DNA home testing kits – just swab the little darling and post it off, and they’ll let you know whether you’re nurturing the next Usain Bolt.
Just what competitive parents need in the race to have the best child in the world. Now they can hang around the school gate boasting that not only did little precious learn to align a Rubik’s Cube at two months, he also has the genes of a champion.
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TracyH says:
Rach…you shouldn’t judge Hammer by the grammar or spelling. This isn’t an English test and his opinions are as valid as anyone else’s. He might simply be in a hurry..or have dyslexia or any number of reasons to explain his writing. He may be from a non-English speaking background, or… Read more »
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Michael says:
well the problem with slaying cyber dragons is that your not achieving anything for your body…..... we all love wow but come on its just a game Read more »
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