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Aneuploidy screening for embryo selection.
Seminars in reproductive medicine - 1 Aug 2012
Fragouli Elpida, Wells Dagan
Abstract excerpt
Chromosome abnormalities are extremely common in human oocytes and embryos and are associated with a variety of negative outcomes for both natural cycles and those using assisted conception techniques. Embryos containing the wrong number of chromosomes (aneuploidy) may fail to implant in the uterus, miscarry, or lead to children with serious medical problems (e.g., Down syndrome). Preimplantation genetic...
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