Dawning of the disease-free age
30 March 2015 - 02:02
The first baby conceived by means of an artificial insemination procedure that includes checking embryos for genetic disorders has been born. Lucas Neagu was at high risk of inheriting a rare form of muscular dystrophy that would have left him with weak muscles, making walking and everyday tasks difficult.
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