First test-tube baby born after new, cheaper genome screening

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First test-tube baby born after new, cheaper genome screening

By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - The first test-tube baby to come from an embryo screened for genetic defects using a new, low-cost technique that could improve in-vitro fertilization success rates was born last month and is a healthy boy. The birth in June was announced on Monday as part of a study that scientists said validated the concept of next-generation genome screening, although more clinical tests are needed before the system is used widely. ...

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