Emotionally Stirring Nonfiction 'Choosing Life: A Woman's Story of Defying Genetic Disease' Begins Serialization on Asahi Shimbun Digital!
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The nonfiction book 'Choosing Life: A Woman's Story of Defying Genetic Disease' by Susumu Shimoyama, published by Shodensha on May 2, 2026, will be serialized on Asahi Shimbun Digital. This marks the first serialization by an external author on the platform. The serialization will run for 8 days starting June 4.
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- Q: Who is the protagonist of this book?
- A: A woman who fought against the regulations on preimplantation genetic diagnosis to prevent passing on 'retinoblastoma' to her child.
- Q: What is preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)?
- A: A medical technique that checks embryos for genetic diseases before implantation.
- Q: Why was PGD not available in Japan?
- A: The book explores the reasons through interviews with patients and medical professionals.