US scientists claim to have predicted the entire genetic code of an unborn child.

The Telegraph newspaper says that it could lead to tests for 3,5000 genetic anomalies. [Telegraph, 6 June] Tests on unborn children often lead to decisions to perform abortions.

Anthony Ozimic of SPUC commented: "The science-fiction scenario of the film Gattaca, in which babies are graded at birth according to predictions of future health, is becoming fact. Society can reverse this nightmare scenario by resolving to put human beings above so-called scientific progress."

Other stories:

• Pro-life groups rally against Spain's abortion law [CNA, 5 June]
• Abortion can kick-start 'vicious cycle' of repeat pregnancies, abortions: UK expert [LifeSiteNews.com, 4 June]
• Rite of blessing for the unborn child approved by Catholic bishops of England and Wales [John Smeaton, 4 June]
• Bishop of London says moral decline has hit 'epidemic' levels, including abortion [Independent, 2 June]
• Book now to hear Linda Couri, former pro-abort turned pro-lifer, 8 June, Westminster [John Smeaton, 1 June]
• Higher risk of complications in IVF pregnancies, say experts [BBC, 6 June]
• UK prime minister backs controversial IVF plan to create children with 3 parents [Mail, 3 June]
• I'm scared of dying badly, admits Alzheimer's sufferer Terry Pratchett [Mail, 7 June]
• Chinese couple pay £130,000 to have a second child to avoid one-child policy [Telegraph, 1 June]
• US Democrats leave party over abortion, religious freedom concerns [CNA, 7 June]
• Minister attacks Channel 4's 'shocking' sex education film aimed at five-year-olds [Mail, 3 June]
• Abortion and euthanasia to dominate ethics agenda at BMA annual meeting [Peter Saunders, 6 June]