The impact of new methods of gene analysis on screening for genetic disease.
Genetic disease is a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in developed countries and is an increasing problem in Third World countries. Recently developed techniques of direct gene analysis may provide a valuable approach for carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis of a significant number of single-gene disorders. However, there are many organizational and educational problems to overcome before this new technology can be adapted for widespread clinical use.
D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D003906:Developing Countries; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
D004274:DNA, Recombinant