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Chromosome Probes At The University Of Toronto
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Sensitive chromosome probes recently discovered by a University of
Toronto geneticist will make it easier to detect certain types of genetic
and prenatal diseases, as well as being used to determine paternity and
provide forensic evidence in criminal cases.
Probes are short pieces of DNA whic ....
Middle of essay ....uld eventually be done by an
obstetrician in the office during the early stages of pregnancy," he adds.
The determination of gender is another possible use for the probes.
Many diseases, such as Duschene's muscular dystrophy, show up on the X
chromosome, manifesting only in boys. Willard thinks it is possible to
develop a test which would quickly indicate the fetus' sex. This would
benefit parents whose only option is to have no children or to have only
girls.
Confirming gender in chil.... |
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