Prenatal Testing for Late Onset Neurological Diseases
Author: Evers-Kiebooms Manufacturer: BIOS Scientific Publ Keywords: Medicine testing ISBN: 1859960197
Book description This book addresses the biological, moral and legal issues around prenatal testing of late onset neurogenetic disease. The contributors focus specifically on Huntington's Disease, which is used as a model for other late onset neurogenetic diseases. The ethical and legal aspects of prenatal testing and preimplantation genetic diagnosis are discussed with reference to case histories. This volume will provide valuable insights for all those involved in dealing with these challenging issues. |