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Genetic Screening: What is it and how does it work?

Just what genes you pass on to your baby has so far been mostly up to chance, but this is no longer the case. We now have the possibility to choose what traits our children will inherit. In this video, we will talk about how genetic screening works, what different types of genetic tests there are, where they are legal, and whether it’s a good idea.