SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Building on the latest developments in DNA science, Stanford University researchers have designed a prenatal genetic test that appears to be just as accurate as -- but much safer than-- methods like amniocentesis.
Researchers at Stanford University develop a prenatal test that's safer than an amniocentesis and could help determine whether a baby will be born with Down syndrome.
TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) - For women worried about the risks of amniocentesis and other currently available tests for chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome, a new, safer test may be on the horizon, researchers say.
Pregnant women worried about their babies' genetic health face a tough decision: get prenatal gene testing and risk miscarriage, or skip the tests and miss the chance to learn of genetic defects before birth.
