Cases Of Some Genetic Diseases Appear To Decline As Prenatal Testing, Embryonic Screenings Increase

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Posted by Cystic Fibrosis News From Medical News Today | Posted in Pregnancy / Obstetrics | Posted on 18-02-2010

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As prenatal and embryonic genetic testing has become more widespread in the U.S., the number of infants with certain inheritable diseases -- such as cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and familial dysautonomia -- has declined, according to an Associated Press review of research and interviews with genetics experts, the AP/Seattle Times reports...


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