What is the Role of Genomic Technologies in Prenatal Screening?
Prenatal screening has been revolutionized by genomic technologies such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). This technique analyzes fetal DNA in the mother's blood to detect chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. It provides accurate results with minimal risk to the fetus, compared to traditional invasive methods like amniocentesis.
