Genetic testing for embryos and fetuses is possible, and eight additional genetic diseases are designated
Apr 30, 2025
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the results on its website on the 30th after deliberation on the 'embryonic or fetal genetic testing advisory committee', which has been in operation since July last year.
A total of 10 experts in clinical genetics, bioethics, and related laws will select testable diseases in consideration of the timing of symptoms, fatalities, and severity of symptoms when a patient requests a review.
The eight newly selected types included Usher syndrome, an incurable genetic disease that causes loss of sight and hearing, AMED syndrome, a rare incurable genetic disease that reduces blood cells due to problems in the process of blood cell production in the bone marrow, lower extremity defect with hip and lung dysplasia, renal tubular dysplasia, short rib thoracic dysplasia with or without polydipsia, RYR2-associated catecholamine polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, LAMC3-associated cerebral cortical malformation, and arrhythmia-induced right ventricular dysplasia.
The complete list of diseases can be found on the Ministry of Health and Welfare's website.
Chung, public health policy officer, said, `Through this system, it is expected to detect potential genetic diseases early, relieve anxiety in the households, and plan childbirth"
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
