Ethics of genetically reconstituting oocytes
In the 16 December issue of Nature, researchers reported that the addition of eight transcription factors to pluripotent stem cells converted them into a primary oocyte-like cell...
A mature female reproductive cell (egg cell), which contains half the genetic information needed to make a new human.
In the 16 December issue of Nature, researchers reported that the addition of eight transcription factors to pluripotent stem cells converted them into a primary oocyte-like cell...
In the last year, it has become painfully apparent that the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, while initially targeting the respiratory system, can affect several tissues and organs and result in a plethora of symptoms and sequelae...
The second session at the Progress Educational Trust conference 'Fertility, Genomics and COVID-19' cast an expert look at whether COVID-19 affects fertility, and the health of a developing fetus...
Meiosis, when cells divide to produce eggs, goes wrong much more than previously thought...
A mutation in a gene specific to humans may be the key to our large brain and intelligence, scientists propose...
The latest report from the HFEA reflects a trend now evident in assisted reproductive technology (ART) registries throughout the world: that frozen embryo transfer is rapidly gaining on fresh as the favoured transfer protocol...
A drug used to treated breast cancer has been shown to deplete stores of immature ovarian eggs in mice...
The ESHRE working group on COVID-19 was constituted in early March as a group of ART experts working to investigate and offer updates on the possible consequences of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic upon human reproduction and fertility in general...
The number of transgender teenagers seeking fertility preservation prior to transitioning appears higher in those assigned male at birth...
by Dr Marco Gaudoin and 2 others
Societal norms are changing. Men and women are choosing to delay having children for varied reasons including lack of an appropriate partner, career progression and a desire for financial security...
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