Unborn babies could be tested for 3,500 genetic faults

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Scientists could soon be able to routinely screen unborn babies for thousands of genetic conditions, raising concerns the breakthrough could lead to more abortions.

A team has been able to predict the whole genetic code of a fetus by taking a blood sample from a woman who was 18 weeks pregnant, and a swab of saliva from the father…

At the moment the only genetic disorder routinely tested for on the NHS is Down’s syndrome…

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