VentureBeat - Latest Comments in Gene Security Network aims to bolster IVF genetic testshttp://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenTue, 21 Feb 2012 17:33:54 -0000Re: Gene Security Network aims to bolster IVF genetic testshttp://venturebeat.com/2007/12/05/gene-security-network-aims-to-bolster-ivf-genetic-screening/#comment-445205429<p>At ViaGene Fertility we routinely test all 24 chromosomes using the Sequential Multiplex FISH (smFISH). It has all the benefits of comprehensive testing an significantly reduced probability of avoidable as well as unavoidable contamination.</p>Bogdan RyabyshchukTue, 21 Feb 2012 17:33:54 -0000Re: Gene Security Network aims to bolster IVF genetic testshttp://venturebeat.com/2007/12/05/gene-security-network-aims-to-bolster-ivf-genetic-screening/#comment-14680992<p>Appears not to address a big market for IVF, which is aging women - whose ability to produce genetically healthy eggs diminshes significantly after age 40. Current state of the art only tests for the 5 most common genetic abnormalities, and is relatively inaccurate. This results in many IVF transfers of abnormal embryos, resulting in miscarriage. There is a current study ongoing at Yale of embryonic polar bodies which tests all 23 chromosones. Its not clear whether GSN technology actually expands the scope of the tested chromosones or increases accuracy.</p>JayThu, 06 Dec 2007 22:01:41 -0000