Couples may soon be given the option of screening embryos for all genetic diseases after a revolutionary breakthrough by British scientists.

A ‘universal test,’ which will allow prospective parents at risk of passing on gene defects to conceive healthy children with IVF, is understood to be nearing completion.

The test can identify the genetic defects behind conditions such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease.

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• January 1 1970 -- “Christie Rib”|”http://pdt.tradedoubler.com/click?a(1483251)p(16898)prod(111532753)ttid(5)”|”http://www.thewhitecompany.com/ProImages/SCAC_1.jpg”|”This bedspread is a real favourite of ours for lots of reasons. Firstly it has been stone washed so it feels wonderfully soft hangs beautifully and looks great. Secondly it?s versatile and works perfectly on its own or as an ?under bedspread? with a second bedspread or a throw layered over it across the bottom of the bed. And finally it?s beautiful quality 100% cotton at a great price and machine washable too. Available in white or natural.”|”65.00″|”GBP”|”111532753″|”223″|”Bedroom”|”Bedspreads & Cushions”|”SCACQDWH”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”Due in 06 Aug 2008″|”0″|”4.95″|”Within 5 working days”|”3.19″|”"|”The White Company”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”New”|”"|”"|”"|”The White Company”|”http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/uk/merchants/twc_100.gif”|”16898″|”Colour:White;Price (was):65.00;Top Level Department:Bedroom” (0)
• January 1 1970 -- “Daisy Cami Vest”|”http://pdt.tradedoubler.com/click?a(1483251)p(16898)prod(304558701)ttid(5)”|”http://www.thewhitecompany.com/ProImages/BDTA_1.jpg”|”All-over floral print pull-ons and a white cami top withpretty contrast picot trim. In comfy 100% cotton jersey”|”9.80″|”GBP”|”304558701″|”276″|”Baby and toddler”|”Baby & Accessories”|”BDTAVBWH”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”In Stock”|”142″|”4.95″|”Within 5 working days”|”.15″|”"|”The White Company”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”New”|”"|”"|”"|”The White Company”|”http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/uk/merchants/twc_100.gif”|”16898″|”Colour:White;Price (was):14.00;Top Level Department:Children” (0)
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• January 1 1970 -- “Wide-Leg Linen Trousers”|”http://pdt.tradedoubler.com/click?a(1483251)p(16898)prod(304559465)ttid(5)”|”http://www.thewhitecompany.com/ProImages/LNLT_1.jpg”|”Washed for a soft tumbled look. Wear the tie belt or add one of our leather belts. Elasticated back. Inside leg: 80cm. 100% linen. In white clay NEW navy or slate. In sizes XS S M L XL.”|”42.00″|”GBP”|”304559465″|”68″|”Fashion”|”Daywear”|”LNCLTXCY”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”In Stock”|”163″|”4.95″|”Within 5 working days”|”.49″|”"|”The White Company”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”New”|”"|”"|”"|”The White Company”|”http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/uk/merchants/twc_100.gif”|”16898″|”Colour:Clay;Price (was):60.00;Top Level Department:Clothing” (0)
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• January 1 1970 -- “Santorini Flat Sheets”|”http://pdt.tradedoubler.com/click?a(1483251)p(16898)prod(111532579)ttid(5)”|”http://www.thewhitecompany.com/ProImages/OCAB_1.jpg”|”When you?re looking for good looks fantastic quality and great value Santorini is just impossible to beat! In beautifully smooth and crisp 200 thread count pure cotton percale with hand-worked open ladder stitch along all Oxford edges. Choose white for a classic look or pale mulberry to introduce a subtle colour accent to your scheme.”|”35.00″|”GBP”|”111532579″|”223″|”Bedroom”|”Bed Linen”|”OCABSGPY”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”In Stock”|”75″|”4.95″|”Within 5 working days”|”1.15″|”"|”The White Company”|”"|”"|”"|”"|”New”|”"|”"|”"|”The White Company”|”http://img.tradedoubler.com/images/uk/merchants/twc_100.gif”|”16898″|”Colour:Pale Mulberry;Price (was):35.00;Top Level Department:Bedroom” (0)
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