`` Cancer-free baby '' born ; baby girl is first in UK to be screened for cancer gene . Embryo was screened to check she did n't carry gene linked to breast , ovarian cancer . Ethicists criticize screening for genes that could cause later health problems . She opposes the procedure because embryos found to carry disease-causing genes often are discarded . Comment:
`` Cancer-free baby '' born ; baby girl is first in UK to be screened for cancer gene . Embryo was screened to check she did n't carry gene linked to breast , ovarian cancer . Ethicists criticize screening for genes that could cause later health problems . Comment: