Preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD)gives couples who have a high risk of transmitting genetic disorders to their baby the chance to have a healthy offspring through embryo genetic analysis and selection.Preimplanta...Preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD)gives couples who have a high risk of transmitting genetic disorders to their baby the chance to have a healthy offspring through embryo genetic analysis and selection.Preimplantation genetic screening(PGS)is an effective method to select euploid embryos that may prevent repeated implantation failure or miscarriage.However,how and to whom PGS should be provided is a controversial topic.The first successful case of PGD of a human being was reported in 1990,and there have been tremendous improvements in this technology since then.Both embryo biopsy and genetic technologies have been improved dramatically,which increase the accuracy and expand the indications of PGD/PGS.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30170394) the Special Fund for Promotion of Education Ministry of Science P.R.C (985) and "973"Foundation of China (001cb51010201).
基金supported by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission (Z131100005213006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31230047)the National Basic Research Program of China (2011CB944504)
文摘Preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD)gives couples who have a high risk of transmitting genetic disorders to their baby the chance to have a healthy offspring through embryo genetic analysis and selection.Preimplantation genetic screening(PGS)is an effective method to select euploid embryos that may prevent repeated implantation failure or miscarriage.However,how and to whom PGS should be provided is a controversial topic.The first successful case of PGD of a human being was reported in 1990,and there have been tremendous improvements in this technology since then.Both embryo biopsy and genetic technologies have been improved dramatically,which increase the accuracy and expand the indications of PGD/PGS.
