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Test For Expecting Mothers May Reveal Inherited Diseases

The idea of physicians screening for inherited diseases in fetuses has long been an interesting subject. Soon, however, doctors may be able to do just that. Until recently, it was impossible to screen fetuses for disorders such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis via a maternal blood test. Instead, mothers were subjected to [...]

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