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2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

18 December 2018

A large trial of a pre-pregnancy DNA test could be the first step towards marked declines in inherited disorders being passed on to future generations

2018 preview: Gene therapy treats disease while in the womb

19 December 2017

Brittle bone disease can cause bone fractures in the womb, but a trial of a novel therapy may strengthen bones before birth

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2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

2018 preview: Gene therapy treats disease while in the womb

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