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Researchers in Israel have observed the formation of the placenta, yolk sac and some organs, in embryo models derived entirely from mouse embryonic stem cells...
Artificial heart ventricles that closely resemble the structure of the human heart have been developed by researchers at Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts...
The AVIL gene responsible for the development of glioblastomas is also responsible for the development of two rare, but fatal, types of childhood cancer, new research shows...
High doses of follicle-stimulating hormone during ovarian stimulation may disrupt follicular function leading to reduced egg quality...
The expression and maturation of a protein that protects cells' elasticity have been mapped with unprecedented clarity and may help in the development of new gene therapies...
In this podcast from the Economist, science editor Alok Jha speaks to Professor Jennifer Doudna, joint Nobel prize winner alongside Professor Emmanuelle Charpentier in chemistry, about her work on the genome editing approach CRISPR.
Stories of Our Times reccently published podcast shares stories about fathers who had IVF children without their consent...
The scope of DNA and genetic testing can be an extremely complicated and difficult topic for the average person without a scientific degree to understand. It has become much more accessible since genomic sequencing became cheaper and genetic testing is now deployed in a wide range of health settings...
Watching Ruth Ellen Logan on BBC's Spotlight 'The Babymaker Uncovered' reminded me of the time a car salesman sold me my first car. It was a decade ago, but I still remember being told how incredible the car was, only for my used Citroen C2 to fail its first MOT...
How would you feel not knowing your parents' real identity? How would you feel knowing your biological father could be a murderer? For some, these are not hypothetical scenarios, so they turn to DNA testing to find out their ancestry...
BioNews, published by the Progress Educational Trust (PET), provides news and comment on genetics, assisted conception, embryo/stem cell research and related areas.
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All CommentCitizenship and same-sex parents – about time, Sweden!
by Petra Nordqvist
Petra Nordqvist has two children with her partner, but learnt that only one was recognised as hers by Swedish authorities. This month, that changed...
FILM: 200 Years of Mendel – From Peas to Personalised Medicine
by BioNews
This film documents a PET event marking the 200th birthday of genetics pioneer Gregor Mendel, exploring developments from Mendel's original studies of peas through to the latest advances in genomic medicine...
Women's Health Strategy plans reflect rising needs of same-sex female couples
by Anest Mathias
The number of female same sex couples undergoing fertility treatment has risen dramatically in recent decades, and the Women's Health Strategy suggests it is time we met the challenge...
Was the Women's Health Strategy worth the wait?
by Sarah Norcross
The much anticipated and long overdue Women's Health Strategy for England was finally published by the UK government last week. Director at PET, Sarah Norcross, discusses the implications of the strategy for women accessing fertility treatment in England...
Why the UK should extend the 14-day rule to 28 days
by Dr John Appleby
Lecturer in medical ethics at Lancaster University, Dr John Appleby looks at the reasons why the 14-day rule for embryo research was imposed in the first place, and why it should be reconsidered...