A stage of development which, in humans, lasts for eight weeks after the fertilised egg first starts to divide.
Hitler's DNA has been identified and sequenced for the first time. Senior science writer, Dr Matteo Cortese, reviews a BBC programme investigating what the DNA reveals about Hitler's heritage – discussing the technology at its core: polygenic scores...
Uruguay's first gestational surrogacy case highlights regulatory gaps and the importance of consistent guidance and support for all involved, writes Dr Paula Siverino Bavio...
Both natural human embryos and stem cell-based embryo models have been observed implanting in cultured models of the human endometrial lining...
Professor Robin Lovell-Badge – chair of trustees at PET – discusses three new studies exploring human embryo implantation, and argues that while the research represents an important breakthrough, it should not be misconstrued as a step toward ectogenesis...
The second session of 'What Does Genomics Mean for Fertility Treatment?' – the 2025 Annual Conference of PET – explored controversies surrounding preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy...
The fourth session of 'What Does Genomics Mean for Fertility Treatment?' – the 2025 Annual Conference of PET – explored tensions between new genetic testing approaches, established regulation and ethics...
The fifth session of 'What Does Genomics Mean for Fertility Treatment?' – the 2025 Annual Conference of PET – brought together clinical, scientific and ethical perspectives on the relationship between genomics and donor conception...
The sixth session of 'What Does Genomics Mean for Fertility Treatment?' – the 2025 Annual Conference of PET – saw Julia Chain, chair of the HFEA, give a concluding keynote presentation...
While volunteering with nonprofit organisation Medical Life Lines Ukraine, which she co-directs, Dr Maria Botcharova visits a genetics lab in Kyiv and highlights the key issues faced there…
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