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A portrait shot of Beryl Benacerraf, who wears a black shirt and gold necklace and smiles into the camera, on a bluish gray background.
Obstetrics “Giant” Beryl Benacerraf Dies at 73
Benacerraf pioneered the use of ultrasound to diagnose fetal syndromes.
Obstetrics “Giant” Beryl Benacerraf Dies at 73
Obstetrics “Giant” Beryl Benacerraf Dies at 73

Benacerraf pioneered the use of ultrasound to diagnose fetal syndromes.

Benacerraf pioneered the use of ultrasound to diagnose fetal syndromes.

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Circulating Fetal Cells Sequenced for Prenatal Testing Study
Emily Makowski | Dec 10, 2019 | 3 min read
Trophoblasts, collected from the mother during a blood draw, can determine fetal genetic abnormalities currently diagnosed through amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling.
New DNA-based Prenatal Test
Dan Cossins | Mar 1, 2013 | 2 min read
Another company has launched a non-invasive DNA screen for genetic disorders in unborn babies, adding to the competition in an emerging market.
Year of the Fetus
Beth Marie Mole | Dec 18, 2012 | 6 min read
2012 saw the birth of a handful of non-invasive genetic prenatal tests, but the young industry faces growing pains as legal and ethical questions loom. 
Patent War for Prenatal Tests
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 28, 2012 | 1 min read
Four companies who have developed noninvasive genetic prenatal tests are fighting over who has the patent rights to the new and revolutionary techniques.
Mom's Blood Reveals Baby's Down Syndrome
Jef Akst | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 min read
Last week researchers released the first non-invasive prenatal test for Down syndrome, and more such tests are expected in the coming months.
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