Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Joyce C. Harper (Editor), Joy D. A. Delhanty (Editor), Alan H. Handyside (Editor)

ISBN: 978-0-471-98500-6

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278 pages

July 2001

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List of Contributors.

Foreword.

BACKGROUND.

Introduction (J. Harper).

Genetic Basis of Inherited Disease (J. Delhanty).

Prenatal Diagnosis (A. Cockell & C. Rodeck).

Genetic Counselling (S. Raeburn).

In Vitro Fertilization (K. Elder).

Gametogenesis and Preimplantation Embryo Development (K. Elder & S. Fleming).

Preimplantation Genetics (E. Pergament, et al.).

PROCEDURES USED IN PGD.

Clinical Aspects of Preimplantation Diagnosis (C. Overton, et al.).

Embryo Biopsy (J. Harper & A. Thornhill).

Diagnosis of Single Gene Disorders (D. Wells & J. Sherlock).

FISH and Embryo Sexing to Avoid X-linked Disease (J. Harper & L. Wilton).

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of Chromosome Abnormalities: Specific Chromosomal Rearrangements and Age-related Aneuploidy (J. Delhanty & C. Conn).

THE FUTURE.

Ethical Perspectives and Regulation of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnostic Practice (S. Viville, et al.).

Future Developments in PGD (J. Harper & D. Wells).

Index.