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Is autism genetic?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by admin

Autism is a behaviorally defined pervasive developmental disorder that affects how a child functions in several areas, including speech, social skills and behavior. Children who have problems in these areas are sometimes said to have an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading →

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What are the genetic disease tests performed on the donors?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by admin

As an FDA compliant and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Inspected and Accredited semen Cryobank, CLI performs testing and screening of donors in accordance with FDA and AATB Standards. In addition, we conform to the New York State Regulations and the … Continue reading →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Genetics

Posted on April 16, 2015 by admin

What kind of genetic issues are screened for in the donor’s health history? All donors will have a three-generation family history reviewed by a geneticist. The family history will present information on illnesses and birth defects noted in the individual … Continue reading →

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What is CMV?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a member of the herpes virus family. Other examples of conditions related to herpes family viruses are chicken pox and cold sores. CMV is carried by many … Continue reading →

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