genetic screening

technology that has brought with it much controversy. PGD involves the in vitro fertilization of an

embryo. “The embryos are allowed to develop to a 6 to 10 cell stage, at which point one of the

embryonic cells is removed from each embryo and the cellular DNA is analyzed for chromosomal

abnormalities or genetic mutations” (Botkin, 1998). In doing this, it can be determined which

embryos will be most likely to implant and germinate successfully in the uterus. PGD is a

complicated, technologically sophisticated process. It is a union of in vetro fertilization

technology and molecular biology (Botkin, 1998). Though it has numerous positive attributes,

there are equally as many negative ones. In fact, this issue is one that has recently become the

subject of many heated debates. Proponents for the use of PGD assert that this test allows for

parents with fertility problems to maximize their opportunity for conception and birth. Their

adversaries argue that this process is morally questionable, and though it is seen as safe alternative

to abortion couples can experience the same psychological effects as if they were dealing with

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