Bioethical Concerns on Genetic-Based Abortions - The Gryphon

Bioethical Concerns on Genetic-Based Abortions - The Gryphon

Genetic-based abortions are a controversial debate, with ramifications such as impacting a woman’s right to self-autonomy, and whether a fetus, usually in the second or third trimester, has the right to live. Particularly seen in Iceland, recent articles declare Trisomy 21, also known as Down’s Syndrome, mostly eradicated with only 2-3 births being reported yearly. (1) With scientific breakthroughs, genetic and blood testing can be done to check…