Karyomapping

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

A revolutionary genetic test for "perfect" babies

British scientists developed a revolutionary test that will allow future parents to test their embryos for almost all known genetic diseases. However, this important scientific accomplishment raises the fear of creating a world of "perfect babies".

Until today, existed only pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), a technique that was developed in 1989. PGD allows the diagnosis of only 2% of the 15000 known genetic diseases and it is time consuming since scientists have to trace the exact genetic mutation that a family carries and then develop a test for it. The new technique called karyomapping is based on the same procedure (it was developed by the same doctor) but it can detect at embryos all known genetic diseases only within a few weeks (the only exceptions are those that appear suddenly due to an accidental mutation).

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Our desire and your passion for maternity had as a result the birth of two wonderful babies. You helped us not only physically but psychologically also since we never felt uncomfortable or unpleasant at the friendly environment of your center. At the moment besides the satisfaction and the tiredness of motherhood we also feel love and appreciation towards you and your center. A big thank you from my heart.

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A Pioneer in Fetal Medicine

Thanos Paraschos at EmBIO Medical Center with Professor Kypros Nikolaides,,
Professor of Fetal Medicine, King's College Hospital and founder of the Fetal Medicine Foundation