PGD

Germany legalises pre-implantation genetic diagnosis

Michael Cook | 09 July 2011

The German parliament has legalised pre-implantation genetic diagnosis after a long debate over three competing proposals. The bill was passed on a conscience vote. PGD involves testing a cell from an early-stage embryo for genetic defects. If the embryo is unsuitable, it is destroyed.

Top IVF doctor defends helping parents pick babies’ sex

Jared Yee | 07 August 2010

Sex selection superdoc

German court allows genetic diagnosis of IVF embryos

Jared Yee | 09 July 2010

Landmark ruling

Pregnant mum refuses to make “designer baby”, despite risks

Jared Yee | 07 May 2010

2 kids with cystic fibrosis, and maybe one more on the way

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis oversold, say IVF experts

Michael Cook | 20 March 2010

“A problem in the field of IVF”

UK fertility regulator to allow destruction of embryos for minor defects

Michael Cook | 29 January 2010

HFEA complains at distorted reporting