Test for chromosome abnormalities sheds light on genetic origins of faulty eggs
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 18:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers are developing a new way to test a woman's egg for chromosome abnormalities that avoids the need to manipulate and biopsy the egg itself. The research may also shed light on the crucial role played by certain genes in the development of chromosome abnormalities that are a major cause of miscarriages and conditions such as Down's syndrome.