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Briefing
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- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis – Fertilization procedure involving embryo manipulation, which primarily targets disease-causing genes, as well as deciding embryo's gender and physical traits
- Popularity In China – China outpacing rest of world in adopting procedure due to country's stigma against genetic disorders, lack of resistance from religious groups, and withdrawal of restrictions on family size
- Ethical Concerns – Western communities becoming concerned about potential harmful societal effects of PGDA as physical traits optimization, gender manipulation and eugenics rise
- Next Steps – Clinical-research groups stepping-up efforts to improve technology, raise awareness, and bring down costs of PGD
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