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Research into aniridia symptoms link to genetics

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Aniridia Network

Research has begun into whether the severity of aniridia can be linked to variations in genetics. The scientists need patients to take part. Dr Moosajee has been given money from the UCL Therapeutic Acceleration Award to document the medical history of … Continue reading →

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Screening embryos for aniridia available in UK

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Aniridia Network

It is now possible to avoid passing on aniridia to children using a procedure called pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) How did PGD become available for aniridia in the UK? The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) maintains a list of … Continue reading →

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