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Can PGT-A / PGS detect autism?

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Can you genetically test an embryo for autism?

This is a common question asked nowadays. What are the limits of genetic testing of embryos? Can they screen for autism?

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Gynaecologist, Gynaecologist in Reproductive Medicine & Reproductive Genetics Clínica Monterrico
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Geneticist, Head of the PGT lab Embryogenesis IVF Unit Athens
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No, up to now. We don’t really know the genetic basis of autism. There are numerous studies and world studies out there that will help us underlie the genetic causes of autism but I think it will take time and this will be a very complex result so up to now the reality is that we cannot detect autism either through this process of pre implantation genetic testing or even prenatal testing.

 

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