New fetal genetics testing technique could offer less risk, more controversy

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Jun 8 2012

NPR: New Fetal Genetics Test: Less Risk, More Controversy
The full genetic code of a fetus has been cracked. The technique, used by scientists at the University of Washington, could offer parents safer and more comprehensive prenatal testing in the future. It also leaps into a debate over what information parents will eventually have -; and use -; to decide whether to have an abortion (Farrington, 6/7).

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