Genetic diagnosis of embryos: Clear explanation, not rhetoric, is needed
- 17 August 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by CMA Impact Inc. in CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Vol. 181 (6-7) , 387-391
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.080658
Abstract
Embryonic research and genetic testing continue to raise concerns. [1][1] With controversy comes debate and, sometimes, distortion of facts through the use of loaded terms and concepts that call to mind both historical events and science fiction. Achieving greater public understanding of geneticKeywords
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