Posted on 06/06/2012 4:26:48 PM PDT by yorkie
A team has been able to predict the whole genetic code of a foetus by taking a blood sample from a woman who was 18 weeks pregnant, and a swab of saliva from the father.
They believe that, in time, the test will become widely available, enabling doctors to screen unborn babies for some 3,500 genetic disorders.
At the moment the only genetic disorder routinely tested for on the NHS is Down’s syndrome.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
“When he started in on the “options” I interrupted him and said “doc, we are gong to love this baby until the day we die or until the day he dies, but we will never consider murdering him.”
“His name is Reagan, and he really makes life worth living.”
A most appropriate name. “I’ve noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born.” - Ronald Reagan
Thanks Yorkie. I have read this before and it’s a good read. Enjoyed seeing it again.
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