Advances in Human Reproductive and Prenatal Genetics
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reproductive genetics has advanced significantly in recent years, particularly our understanding of the genetics behind embryological development in the fetus. The availability of advanced molecular genetic technologies has expanded the role of genetic intervention in this field from preconception to antenatal testing. Genetic consultation and testing have become integral in managing couples facing reproductive challenges. Genetic investigation in couples facing reproductive challenges such as infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss has enabled the etiology to be identified more accurately, allowing couple-specific intervention. Preconception genetic testing is available to couples and represents an ethically acceptable preventive screen. Genetic testing has helped to increase the success of assisted reproductive technologies. Pre-implantation genetic testing using various molecular technologies is possible for embryos at risk of being affected by inherited disorders, screening for chromosomal and genetic conditions. Non-invasive prenatal testing has advanced the detection of genetic disorders and chromosomal syndromes. Ethical and legal issues, along with availability, must be considered in genetic investigations into reproductive issues.
This Special Issue will share current knowledge and advances in the field of reproductive genetics and prenatal genetics. We invite you to submit articles or reviews on this subject.
Dr. Edith Said
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- reproductive genetics
- female infertility
- male infertility
- recurrent pregnancy loss
- preconception genetic testing
- pre-implantation genetic testing
- prenatal genetics
- non-invasive prenatal testing
- molecular genetics
- cytogenetics
- molecular cytogenetics
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