Born Well: Prenatal Genetics and the Future of Having Children

This book explores the future of reproduction and children, focusing on the expanding impact of reproductive genetics on society. It discusses new advances in genetic technologies, such as embryo and fetus detection, gene-editing, and prenatal genomic sequencing, which raise ethical and legal questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book brings together a diverse group of experts from reproductive ethics, law, disability studies, and medicine to delve into the complex and evolving landscape of reproduction and children. Spanning from the medical to the social, and from the financial to the legal, the authors explore the far-reaching implications of reproductive genetics on our society.

New advancements in genetic technologies have revolutionized the field of reproductive medicine, enabling us to detect genetic changes in embryos and fetuses with unprecedented precision. This has opened up possibilities for identifying, treating, or even preventing a wide range of diseases. The development of gene-editing technologies, in particular, raises profound questions about the potential to remove disease-causing variants from embryos before pregnancy implantation. Prenatal genomic sequencing has become increasingly sophisticated, providing glimpses into the entire genome of the developing fetus. Moreover, gene matching technologies have advanced significantly, allowing us to gain greater foreknowledge of how the genomes of two individuals will combine in a future child.

This book serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the latest developments in bioethics driven by the advancements in the sciences. Chapter 5 is available open access through a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via the link: link.springer.com.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030825386
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022