Human organoids transplanted into mouse brains can grow and form connections with the surrounding nervous system...
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the intended parents of a seriously ill newborn can take the child back to California...
A new genome editing method allows long DNA fragments to be integrated into precise positions within the genome of cells...
The discovery of a new gene-targeting system used by viruses to fend off competitors gives a glimpse into the possible evolutionary origin of CRISPR, and may offer new opportunities for genome editing technologies...
A non-invasive form of PGT-A did not improve pregnancy rates in a clinical trial, but did reduce early miscarriages...
Drawing on a presentation by Professor Sabrina Zeghiche, Zeenat Beebeejaun explores the ramifications of insemination fraud on families...
As a lifelong EastEnders viewer and genetics editor at BioNews, Dr Joanne Delange takes a closer look at the science behind Denise Fox's stem cell transplant storyline and the genetics of finding a suitable donor…
Dolly the sheep became a global scientific celebrity when she was revealed in 1997. This documentary revisits her cloning, exploring both the science behind her creation and the ethical questions that captured the public imagination…
Dr Tom Turner explores Professor Jennifer Doudna's reflections on the discovery of CRISPR and the future of genome editing in this conversation, which examines one of the most transformative advances in modern biology…
Dr Dan Jacobson reviews 'A Body That Works', a complex drama exploring surrogacy, identity, and the relationships shaped by fertility treatment...
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by Dr Grace Alston
Genetic testing is beginning to identify causes of infertility that were previously unexplained. PET's latest event brought together clinicians and researchers to discuss the opportunities and limitations of reproductive genetics...
Inside the Facebook group where donor-conceived people find each other
by Dr Giselle Newton
Drawing on interviews with 28 Australian donor-conceived adults, Dr Giselle Newton's research examines how being part of a Facebook group shapes donor-conceived people's experiences, relationships and views on law reform...
Withdrawal of donor consent after the creation of embryos requires HFEA intervention
by Dr Kamal Ahuja and 1 others
Following two recent cases where a donor withdrew consent after patients created embryos using their sperm, the medical and scientific directors of London Sperm Bank call for UK law to be updated...
Egg freezing is not reproductive insurance – so what does 'success' really mean?
by Dr Kylie Baldwin and 1 others
Dr Kylie Baldwin and Stuart Lavery consider the complexities behind egg freezing, exploring why women freeze their eggs, what 'success' means, and what happens to eggs that are never used...
What fertility awareness campaigns can learn from lived experiences
by Dr Eva De Clercq
Fertility awareness should go beyond age and biology to reflect the diverse ways people experience reproductive uncertainty throughout their lives, writes Dr Eva De Clercq...