article_snippet.sent: A child born from a parent with the defective gene has up to a 50 per cent chance of developing an incurable genetic disease.
article_snippet.sent: Danish mother Lone Sogaard-Kristensen, whose daughter inherited Donor 7042
article_snippet.sent: Ms Witjens said last night that it was possible more British women could have bought Ms Witjens donations with the defective gene online.
article_snippet.sent: But in 2009 it was discovered Ms Witjens carried the defective gene online – despite undergoing tests and stating in a questionnaire for Nordic Cryobank that there were no genetic disorders in Ms Witjens family.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Sogaard-Kristensen was ‘stunned’ to be informed of Ms Sogaard-Kristensen medical status by the Danish health authorities.
article_snippet.sent: ‘If you can imagine finding out that you have 500 siblings across the globe — that could have a real risk to the mental health of a child.
article_snippet.sent: The company’s website states that The company’s website carries out genetic testing for a range of diseases including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anaemia.
article_snippet.sent: It is impossible to rule out genetic disease with 100 per cent certainty since it is not possible to test for all inheritable diseases.
highlights_snippet.sent: Can increase risk of cancer, cause learning difficulties and reduce lifespan .
  