Preimplantation Genetic Testing

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Abbreviations aCGH Array comparative genomic hybridization AF Amniotic fluid CRISPR Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat CVS Chorionic villus sampling FISH Fluorescence in situ hybridization HDR Homology directed repair ICM…

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Fetal Treatment of Genetic Disorders

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In Utero Stem Cell Transplantation In utero hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (IUHCT) is a promising approach to treat congenital genetic disorders. IUHCT offers multiple therapeutic advantages over postnatal bone marrow…

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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

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Introduction For more than half a century, classical cytogenetics was the standard of care in the diagnosis of developmental disabilities and congenital anomalies. More recently, the introduction of microarray technology…

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Prenatal Diagnostic Testing

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Introduction Testing is available for an ever-increasing number of genetic disorders. Although prenatal testing originally focused primarily on Down syndrome, it is now possible to detect a broad range of…

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Exome and Genome Sequencing

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Introduction Current standards for prenatal genetic screening and testing are highly focused on detection of aneuploidies that are compatible with live birth, including trisomy 21, which affects 1:600 newborns overall…

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Genetic Evaluation of Fetal Sonographic Abnormalities

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Introduction Structural malformations, many of which can be diagnosed antenatally, are present in approximately 2%–3% of live births. Fetuses with structural malformations are at increased risk for an underlying genetic…

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Cell-Free DNA Screening

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Overview Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening has been rapidly introduced into prenatal care since it became clinically available in 2011. cfDNA screening can detect more than 99% of cases of trisomy…

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Molecular Genetics

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Introduction In 2003, the sequencing of the human genome propelled the field of genetics in two important directions. Firstly, the concept of “genomics” emerged, which includes both the DNA sequence…

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