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Our podcast on science and technology. Our correspondent weighs up the benefits and risks of newborn screening programmes
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The genomic generation is on its way

Startups claim they can screen embryos for everything from genetic diseases to IQ. Not everyone is convinced

Couples should be allowed to select embryos on the basis of both disease resistance and IQ

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the business of getting pregnant

Widespread bans don’t seem to be a hindrance

Studies show these can help detect pre-eclampsia and predict preterm births