Searching for Genetic Abnormalities

Microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization allows scientists to detect abnormalities in chromosome balance, which can lead to a variety of genetic syndromes.

SOURCE: Signature Genomic Laboratories | By Patterson Clark - The Washington Post - October 26, 2008

This Story Fresh Hopes and Concerns As Fetal DNA Tests Advance Article \| Doctors have started using powerful new DNA tests to screen fetuses for a wider range of genetic abnormalities, spotting more problem pregnancies early but stirring fears that the results will increase abortions as well as confuse and needlessly alarm many couples. Searching for Genetic Abnormalities		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace SOURCE: Signature Genomic Laboratories \| By Patterson Clark - The Washington Post - October 26, 2008 ¬es=Microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization allows scientists to detect abnormalities in chromosome balance, which can lead to a variety of genetic syndromes." onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('delicious')" onmouseout="resetbg2('delicious')" target="new">del.icio.us SOURCE: Signature Genomic Laboratories \| By Patterson Clark - The Washington Post - October 26, 2008 \'),\'newstrust\'+(new Date()).getMilliseconds(),\'dependent=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,alwaysRaised=yes,status=yes,directories=yes,location=yes,menubar=yes,toolbar=yes,width=430,height=750,modal=no\'));ntw.focus();'" onclick="if ( typeof otto != 'undefined' ) { }" onmouseover="changebg2('newstrust')" onmouseout="resetbg2('newstrust')">NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this graphic
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