Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (eBook)

Joyce C. Harper has been working in the fields of IVF and reproductive genetics since 1987. After completing her PhD at Kings College London, she worked as the Laboratory Director at the London Fertility Centre with Ian Craft and then joined the Hammersmith Hospital preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Joy D. A. Delhanty is the editor of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, published by Wiley. Alan H. Handyside is the editor of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, published by Wiley.

List of Contributors.

Foreword.

BACKGROUND.

Introduction (J. Harper).

Genetic Basis of Inherited Disease (J. Delhanty).

Prenatal Diagnosis (A. Cockell & C. Rodeck).

Genetic Counselling (S. Raeburn).

In Vitro Fertilization (K. Elder).

Gametogenesis and Preimplantation Embryo Development (K. Elder
& S. Fleming).

Preimplantation Genetics (E. Pergament, et al.).

PROCEDURES USED IN PGD.

Clinical Aspects of Preimplantation Diagnosis (C. Overton, et
al.).

Embryo Biopsy (J. Harper & A. Thornhill).

Diagnosis of Single Gene Disorders (D. Wells & J.
Sherlock).

FISH and Embryo Sexing to Avoid X-linked Disease (J. Harper &
L. Wilton).

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of Chromosome Abnormalities:
Specific Chromosomal Rearrangements and Age-related Aneuploidy (J.
Delhanty & C. Conn).

THE FUTURE.

Ethical Perspectives and Regulation of Preimplantation Genetic
Diagnostic Practice (S. Viville, et al.).

Future Developments in PGD (J. Harper & D. Wells).

Index.

"Scientists...report on recent developments in performing genetic
analysis of human preimplantation embryos to predict the success of
the implantation." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December
2001)

"This is a welcome and comprehensive introduction to PGD, which I
recommend to anyone interested in this exciting and rapidly
evolving field." (Human Genetics, Vol.110, 2002)