Functional sperm developed from mouse pluripotent stem cells
Researchers in Japan have successfully demonstrated the development of functional sperm cells that developed into fertile offspring from pluripotent embryonic stem cells, in mice...
Purvi Shah
Purvi Shah is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews. She originally studied Biology at Aston University, and current works at PA Media Group, the UK's national news agency.
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COVID-19 vaccine and infertility google searches increase dramatically
Google searches in the USA related to COVID-19 vaccines and infertility increased after a letter was sent to the European Medicines Agency asking it to stop emergency authorisation of mRNA vaccines was published online...
Gene discovered that controls food cravings and motivation to exercise
US researchers have discovered a gene that may play an influential role in food cravings and motivation to exercise...
Young stem cells isolated from old mice
An innovative method of isolating 'young' stem cells still present in old mice has been developed during a study that also highlights how the activity of mitochondria plays a central role in stem cell 'fitness' rather than age...
Virtual embryo gives insight into early embryo development
The first 'virtual embryo' has been created to help understand early embryo development and the evolution of one single cell into many cells of different types...
Gut bacteria alter gene expression and potentially cut cancer risk
New research has shown a connection between the potential role of gut bacteria having an active role in gene expression and in turn reducing the risk of cancer...
New gene influencing caffeine consumption discovered
Scientists have identified a gene variation that could influence the amount of caffeine a person consumes....
Complications for IVF babies declining, says Scandinavian study
A study has shown a decline in the rates of stillbirths and premature deliveries of babies conceived via assisted reproductive technology in four Nordic countries....
Twelve healthy babies born following 'safer' IVF hormone treatment
Twelve healthy babies have been born after trials of a hormone treatment called kisspeptin-54 that has been hailed as a safer way to mature women's eggs prior to IVF...
Changes afoot in York, last place in UK not to fund IVF
The Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group has agreed in principle to fund IVF treatment for couples in the area, although a formal decision on the matter will be made at a later date....
