Paternal sperm epigenetics may help explain early pregnancy loss
When a pregnancy ends early and unexplained, the search for answers usually begins with the mother. Lacey Luense,…
Experts call for better trials as IVF preparation techniques show unproven results
Preparation techniques used before embryo transfer, considered the most critical step in the IVF process, show no proven…
New research explains how embryos establish germline cell boundaries
Every embryo of an organism that reproduces sexually faces an early and consequential decision: which of its cell…
Modern IVF treatment boosts live births while lowering twin pregnancies
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Base editing technique reveals crucial gene for early human development
Research led by the University of Cambridge Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research has shown that a genome editing…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Stem cell model recreates early human embryo with yolk sac
For the first time, a stem cell model has produced a structure resembling an early human embryo with…
Khloe Kardashian weighs having third baby alone using final embryo
The Kardashians cast member said: “But I think I have one girl left, and I have been contemplating,…
New Pico C technology maps genome structure before activation
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a…
Urgent to understand how human fertility functions beyond Earth, scientists say
As humans spend increasing amounts of time in space, whether for work or tourism, scientists are calling for…
Optically invisible culture dishes improve embryo imaging in IVF
Selecting the healthiest embryo is one of the most important steps in in‑vitro fertilization (IVF), yet it remains…