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What if you could choose not to impart a hereditary condition to your newborn before they were born. Would you take that option?
Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is a technique used to test embryos for known genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities.
From physical health conditions all the way to mental health, Dylan and Angus are presented which two unique cases of a new IVF program called ‘Genomic Testing’ and the ethics around how far should you go when creating a "super baby" and the inherent ableism of the parents to create a "Healthy Baby".
Angus also has an exciting family news himself he shares with you, the ListenABLE family!
Link to VICE News Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KthrLReQE70
Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/
Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch
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Manage episode 379187465 series 2634696
What if you could choose not to impart a hereditary condition to your newborn before they were born. Would you take that option?
Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is a technique used to test embryos for known genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities.
From physical health conditions all the way to mental health, Dylan and Angus are presented which two unique cases of a new IVF program called ‘Genomic Testing’ and the ethics around how far should you go when creating a "super baby" and the inherent ableism of the parents to create a "Healthy Baby".
Angus also has an exciting family news himself he shares with you, the ListenABLE family!
Link to VICE News Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KthrLReQE70
Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/
Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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