Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos
Coloured light micrograph of a human embryo after in vitro fertilisation ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY During in vitro fertilisation…
Discovery may lead to male birth control pill | Health
In the Balbach lab, researchers like graduate student Macy Jenks (R) are helping push the boundaries of reproductive…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…
Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones
Even without overeating, ultra-processed foods cause men to gain more fat and absorb pollutants that damage fertility. Scientists…
Pepper’s Fertility Puzzle Solved: Gene Discovery Unlocks Hybrid Potential
Newswise — Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionized hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual…
Babies made using three people’s DNA are free of hereditary disease
The babies were conceived via IVF ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Eight young children appear to have been protected from…
New data confirms efficacy of mitochondrial donation in preventing disease
The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has…