Second Interlude–Easy PGD: The Future

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction: Changes 1
4. Part I. The Science
5. 1. Cells, Chromosomes, DNA, Genomes, and Genes 15
6. 2. Reproduction: In General and in Humans 28
7. 3. Infertility and Assisted Reproduction 45
8. 4. Genetics 61
9. 5. Genetic Testing 74
10. 6. Stem Cells 89
11. First Interlude–Easy PGD: The Possibilities 101
12. Part II. The Pathway
13. 7. Genetic Analysis 107
14. 8. Making Gametes 121
15. 9. Research Investment, Industry, Medical Professionals, and Health Care Financing 137
16. 10. Legal Factors 153
17. 11. Politics 166
18. 12. Some Other Possible Uses of New Technologies in Reproduction 178
19. Second Interlude–Easy PGD: The Future 191
20. Part III. The Implications
21. 13. Safety 207
22. 14. Family Relationships 225
23. 15. Fairness, Justice, and Equality 238
24. 16. Coercion 253
25. 17. Just Plain Wrong 271
26. 18. Enforcement and Implementation 283
27. Conclusion: Choices 299
28. Notes 317
29. Glossary 361
30. Acknowledgments 369
31. Index 373