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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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14 January 2019 • 6 minutes read

A patchwork of policies: assisted conception and embryo research in Europe

by Dr Nicoletta Charolidi

This session of the Progress Educational Trust's 2018 Annual Conference 'Make Do or Amend: Should We Update UK Fertility and Embryo Law?' gave an overview of the regulatory framework of assisted conception and embryo research in Europe...

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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

Controversial genome-editing scientist Dr He is alive and under guard

by Julianna Photopoulos

Chinese scientist Dr He Jiankui, who claimed to have created the world's first genome-edited babies is said to be alive and well, and under guard at home...

Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
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Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
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11 January 2019 • 1 minute read

Loss of crucial protein could explain endometriosis and infertility link

by Eleanor Mackle

A protein has been identified as the reason why endometriosis causes infertility, according to a new study...

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Image by Dr Christina Weis. © Christina Weis
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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

Canadian man gets surrogate-born twins back after immigration row

by Suzi Denton

A single father whose twin girls were born through gestational surrogacy in Kenya has been allowed to return home to Canada with his children...

Image by Dr Christina Weis. © Christina Weis
Image by Dr Christina Weis. © Christina Weis
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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

India's lower house passes bill banning commercial surrogacy

by Kulraj Singh Bhangra

The Lok Sabha, India's lower house, has passed a bill that bans commercial surrogacy...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

Study suggests 'genetic formula' for monogamy

by Isobel Steer

Twenty-four genes strongly associated with monogamy in males have been discovered from analysing the genomes of ten animal species...

Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
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Image by Alan Handyside via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a human egg soon after fertilisation, with the two parental pronuclei clearly visible.
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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

Repeat miscarriages could be due to faulty sperm

by Jen Willows

Both partners should be offered tests when a couple experienced recurrent pregnancy loss, according to new research...

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11 January 2019 • 2 minutes read

NHS plan promises genomic tests for all children with cancer

by Grace O'Regan

The Long Term Plan announced by the NHS this week has detailed a proposal to offer whole-genome sequencing for all children with cancer in England...

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