When one of the parents is affected by an autosomal dominant disease, the likelihood of transmitting it to offspring is 50%. For this reason, this group of diseases is one of the main indictions for performing a PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis).
Read the full article on: What Genetic Diseases Can PGD Test for? ( 56).
By Alicia Francos Pérez M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Antonio Alcaide Raya B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist), Victoria Rey Caballero M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Zermiani M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 11/08/2018
