Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive way to perform DNA screening on a fetus. What do you think?

by Fox Report with Shepard Smith Posted 2012/06/07 18:49:11

Related Topics: DNA, Screening, Fetus, Perform

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marty 2012/07/08 06:01:35

I support this kind of testing

If it helps diagnose possible physical or mental conditions before symptoms are full blown, then treatment can start sooner.

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mae 2012/06/28 01:23:15

I'm not sure

It's not a choice for any of us to make. This is up to the parents--specifically, the Mother carrying the fetus.

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gocar 2012/06/11 19:39:01

I support this kind of testing

I supposrt all kinds of research and will accept what is discovered.

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/06/08 16:12:48

I'm not sure

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It is sometimes necessary (genetic diseases and all) but can be horribly misused.

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gocar to Narcole... 2012/06/11 19:40:15

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Like all advances there will be some that abuse it but we cannot stop moving forward.

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RoseyRhod 2012/06/08 14:45:55

I support this kind of testing

But only for helping to screen for genetically based diseases, many of which lead to a terrible quality of life for the person afflicted. With trisomy 18, for instance, the child will die before they even reach five years old. People with cystic fibrosis suffer horrific breathing problems. It should not be used so people can abort if the baby is not the favored gender or does not have favored physical traits. People who would abort for such reasons should never have children.

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Fenabarb 2012/06/08 08:26:21

I support this kind of testing

better to be in the know and its non-invasive, perfect

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Simmering Frog 2012/06/07 19:36:22

I'm not sure

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If a problem is found, the solution probably would involve something very invasive. At the rate this country is going, soon we'll only have male babies with blond hair and blue eyes.

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