If the fetus is a girl, it is aborted. In the United States, sex selection is condemned by most people. However, some parents do it anyway. At the present time, genetic testing does not reveal much else about a child's features. There could come a time, however, when genetic testing makes available endless choices.
Genetic testing has another important use besides screening for disorders and traits.
It also can be used for personal identification. You'll read about this in our next chapter . The publication was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy . The website was built by Mike Wooldridge .