Abstract
Advances in molecular genetics are leading to changes in practice that have a direct impact on the obstetrician and gynecologist. New techniques of prenatal screening, diagnosis, and potentially therapy are rapidly evolving. Recent developments in cystic fibrosis, preimplantation genetics, fragile X syndrome, neurofibromatosis, muscular dystrophy, and Marfan syndrome are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Cystic Fibrosis / diagnosis*
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Cystic Fibrosis / genetics
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Cystic Fibrosis / therapy
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Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Fetal Diseases / genetics
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Fetal Diseases / therapy
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Fragile X Syndrome / diagnosis
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Fragile X Syndrome / genetics
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Genetic Markers
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Humans
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Marfan Syndrome / diagnosis
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Marfan Syndrome / genetics
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Molecular Biology
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Muscular Dystrophies / diagnosis
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Muscular Dystrophies / genetics
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Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis
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Neurofibromatosis 1 / genetics
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Prenatal Diagnosis*