Embryos screened for Cystic Fibrosis

Around 10 couples are using a fertility service, recently available in Ireland, that screens embryos for genetic conditions.

Embryos screened for Cystic Fibrosis
Wed, 09 Jul, 2014 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

Baby Bridget Belle was born at Cork University Maternity Hospital on June 27.

It was the first birth in Ireland following a pre-implantation genetic diagnosis carried out in an Irish fertility clinic.

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