Reproductive Health Topic: Reproductive Genetics

Reproductive genetics, including issues related to cloning, stem cells, assisted reproductive technologies, and genetic modification, has become a pressing topic in health care, politics, and public discourse. This array of resources provides an overview of these issues, including new technologies for health care providers and options for patients.

To read ARHP's position statement on Cloning, click here.

News

November 17, 2008: Egg donor wait shocks couples from WalesOnline
November 17, 2008: Birth Defects Multiplied With in Vitro Fertilization Technique from Bloomberg News
November 17, 2008: Opponents brace for end of stem cell ban from USA Today
November 10, 2008: Frozen embryo babies 'healthier' from the Press Association
November 9, 2008: Genetic diagnosis helping NH parents from the Union Leader

Featured Research

Arking DE, et al. A common genetic variant in the neurexin superfamily member CNTNAP2 increases familial risk of autism. Am J Hum Genet. 2008 January 10; 82(1): 160-164.
Li-Kroeger D, Witt LM, Grimes HL, et al. Hox and Senseless Antagonism Functions as a Molecular Switch to Regulate EGF Secretion in the Drosophila PNS. Dev Cell. 2008 Aug 12; 15(2): 298-308.

Patient Resources

Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Guide for Patients (PDF) from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Future Choices: Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law from the Center for American Progress
Human Cloning and Genetic Modification- The Basic Science You Need to Know
An Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Testing from KidsHealth

Continuing Education

The Evaluation and Management of Familial and Genetic Risk in Individuals at High Risk for Breast Cancer from Medscape
Abnormal Fetal Growth in a Triplet Gestation from Medscape
Advances in Stem Cell Technology from Medscape
9th International Conference on Preimplantation Genetics, April 24-26, 2009, Miami, FL

Clinical Publications & Resources

BMC Medical Genomics open access journal published by BioMed Central
A Decade After Dolly: from the Center for Genetics and Society
DNA Paternity Testing from the Center for Genetics and Public Policy
Genetics Resources for Health Professionals from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, July 2008
Stem Cells and Public Policy from The Century Foundation

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