1. personal genetics education project What is preimplantation genetic diagnosis? Method to test for certain genetic traits in an embryo Embryo is created via in vitro fertilization Genetic testing occurs when embryo is 2-4 days old, typically at the 8-cell stage A single cell is removed and tested Results of testing are used to decide which embryos to implant in prospective mother’s uterus

2. personal genetics education project PGD being performed on a 3-day old embryo Image via http://www.obgyn.net/Frontiers_In_Reproductive_Medicine/images/PGD.gif

3. personal genetics education project Real Families impacted by PGD: Molly and Adam Nash and the Hashmis http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/955000/images/_955928_nash150.jpg http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/graphics/2007/08/01/nivf101.jpg

4. personal genetics education project How is Fanconi’s anemia inherited? Fanconi’s allele Non-Fanconi’s allele Affected Unaffected (carrier) Unaffected (carrier) Unaffected (carrier) Unaffected (non carrier)

5. personal genetics education project What are the most common uses of PGD?

6. personal genetics education project Public attitudes on acceptable uses of PGD: