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Sex Preselection
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Definition of 'Sex Preselection'Methods for controlling genetic SEX of offspring. It may include SEX DETERMINATION (GENETICS) and other means. Common names: Sex Preselection; Preselection, Sex; Sex Selection; Selection, Sex; Sex Predetermination; Predetermination, Sex |
Monday, November 23, 2009
13 Jul 2009 
OBJECTIVE: To report the first case of androgen insensitivity syndrome after preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for sex selection. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: The Farah Hospital (a private tertiary referral fertility center). PATIENT(S): A ... Read more...
30 May 2009 OBJECTIVES: To investigate Hong Kong couples' attitudes and concerns about using preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and human leukocyte antigens (HLA) typing to conceive a disease-free and tissue-compatible 'Saviour Child (SC)' to save an ... Read more...
30 Apr 2009 The objective of these studies was to investigate the practicality of flow cytometric sex-sorting for spermatozoa from the white and the black rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis). In Experiment 1, four semen extenders were tested ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Sex Preselection'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Sex ratio imbalance worsens in Vietnam.
22 Oct 2009 - Androgen insensitivity syndrome after preimplantation genetic diagnosis for sex selection: a case report. 13 Jul 2009
- Permitting sex selection. 3 Jun 2009
- Attitudes of Chinese couples in Hong Kong regarding using preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and human leukocyte antigens (HLA) typing to conceive a 'Saviour Child'. 30 May 2009
- Feasibility of sex-sorting sperm from the white and the black rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum, Diceros bicornis). 30 Apr 2009
- [Some remarks on the protection of human embryo in the Spanish law] 29 Apr 2009
- Designing rules for designer babies. 29 Apr 2009
- Sex preference and interest in preconception sex selection: a survey among pregnant women in the north of Jordan. 7 Apr 2009
- Association between sex ratio distortion and sexually antagonistic fitness consequences of female choice. 15 Mar 2009
- Determination of sex-ratio by birth order in an urban community in Manipur. 30 Dec 2008
- Assisted procreation and its relationship to genetics and eugenics. 30 Dec 2008
- Reproductive biotechniques in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis): status, prospects and challenges. 30 Dec 2008
- Update on sexing mammalian sperm. Proceedings of the IETS 2009 Pre-Conference Symposium. January 3, 2009. San Diego, California, USA. 30 Dec 2008
- Sex ratio patterns according to Asian ethnicity in Québec, 1981-2004. 23 Dec 2008
- Germany/Australia index of sperm sex sortability in elephants and rhinoceros. 20 Nov 2008
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of haemophilia. 20 Nov 2008
- Application of sperm sorting and associated reproductive technology for wildlife management and conservation. 15 Nov 2008
- Analysis of bovine sexed sperm for IVF from sorting to the embryo. 9 Nov 2008
- What affects fertility of sexed bull semen more, low sperm dosage or the sorting process? 9 Nov 2008
- Blastocyst transfer does not cause a sex-ratio imbalance. 6 Nov 2008
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Technical information about 'Sex Preselection'
Definition: Methods for controlling genetic SEX of offspring. It may include SEX DETERMINATION (GENETICS) and other means.
Descriptor UI: D012743
Alternative terms: Sex Preselection; Preselection, Sex; Sex Selection; Selection, Sex; Sex Predetermination; Predetermination, Sex;
Related Mesh Headings: Sex Determination (Genetics);
Allowable Qualifiers: ethics; history; methods; psychology; statistics & numerical data; utilization; veterinary;
Tree Number: E05.393.420.890;
History Note: 91(75); was see under GENETIC ENGINEERING 1975-90
Technical Notes: do not confuse with SEX DETERMINATION (ANALYSIS): analysis of sex genotype