The evolving role of genetics in reproductive medicine.
As medicine has evolved over the last century, medical genetics has grown from nonexistence to one of the most visible aspects of how we understand and treat disease. This increased role of genetics within medicine will only increase in the coming years, and its role in reproductive medicine will be significant. Genetics has emerged as a primary focus of research with translational applications within reproductive medicine. The aim of this article is to outline the applications of genetics currently available, and how these technologies can provide a positive impact on patient care.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Fertility Associates of Memphis, 80 Humphreys Center, Suite 307, Memphis, TN 38120, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, B-1100 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232, USA; Department of Surgery, MS133, Room B3019, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678, USA. Electronic address: pbrezina@fertilitymemphis.com.
Paul R
PR
Brezina
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Phipps 264, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Preimplantation Genetics, The Center for Preimplantation Genetics, LabCorp, 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850, USA.
William G
WG
Kearns
D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D015193:Chorionic Villi Sampling / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000941:ethics / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D019836:Preimplantation Diagnosis / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000941:ethics / Q000639:trends*
Amniocentesis; Cell-free DNA; Chorionic villus sampling; Genetics; Preimplantation; Preimplantation genetic diagnosis; Preimplantation genetic screening; Reproductive