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A new blood test can detect genetic abnormalities in the foetus early in the pregnancy without discomfort and miscarriage risk

Video. 'Groundbreaking' new blood test could detect foetal abnormalities

Updated: 05/07/2023 - 10:39 GMT+2

Women in Denmark can now take a blood test to identify genetic foetal abnormalities in early pregnancy. But it has raised ethical questions.

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