Tag: Down syndrome

Genetic screening is not about health; it is about eliminating groups of people

Genetic screening is not about health; it is about eliminating groups of people

Unwanted Children When the war was over it became evident that more than a quarter of a million people with disabilities had vanished: 25% were children. People could not comprehend it. Why had no-one tried to stop this holocaust? Today… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Business, Child Care, Crime, Health, Health, Liberty, Liberty, News, Politics & Government, World
Escaping the medical holocaust

Escaping the medical holocaust

While watching a majestic 10,000-year old iceberg float past the horizon, I dip my foot in the water. I retract when pins and needles shoot up my leg. But the frigid water of the North Atlantic doesn’t deter my kids.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Liberty, Lifestyle, News, Politics & Government, Science, Science & Tech, World
How Down syndrome is NIPT in the bud

How Down syndrome is NIPT in the bud

July 6th, 2016 is a historical day. On this day the Dutch Minister of Health is presented with an advice about the implementation of Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT). She will decide if NIPT will become available as a first-line screening… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Health, Liberty, Liberty, Lifestyle, News, Politics & Government, Science & Tech