New base editing techniques accurately modify genes in human embryos
A study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that new cutting-edge techniques…
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,…
New genetic screening method unlocks insights into human development
A new genetic screening method allows researchers to efficiently modulate individual genes across entire tissues and provides new…
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…
Frozen embryo transfers dominate assisted reproduction across Europe
More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to…
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…
Autism study reveals shared brain cell changes during early development
Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain…
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.…
UPFs before conception may shape fertility and embryo growth
Could your diet before conception shape fertility and early development? New research reveals sex-specific links between ultraprocessed foods,…
Immune switch plays a critical role in successful pregnancies
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the…
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…