Scientist lines up couples for genome-edited babies
A Russian scientist who announced his intention to create genome-edited babies last month, has now revealed details of his plan...
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Human embryo model made from stem cells is most advanced yet
Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to create three-dimensional early-stage human embryos that are more complex than any previous lab-generated embryo model...
Genome editing 'cures' mice of HIV infection
For the first time, US researchers have used a combination of genome editing and antiretroviral therapy to eliminate HIV from mice...
Get A Drip withdraws unproven 'fertility IV'
Wellness company Get A Drip has taken its 'fertility IV' drip off the market after the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) said there was no evidence its treatment could improve fertility...
Australia launches genetic testing moratorium for life insurance
A new moratorium prevents insurance providers from asking genetic test results be disclosed in applications for life insurance of AU$500,000 or below...
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Is the UK fertility sector facing a tipping point?
by Sally Cheshire
Rarely a day goes by without the UK media mentioning assisted reproduction and the fertility sector. Whether it's the latest research innovation, the growth in DNA testing and matching websites, the funding and commissioning of fertility services or repor
Why France's 2019 Health Bill will be key in harnessing health data for research
by Dr Margo Bernelin
The access and use of personal health data for research purposes is increasingly receiving press attention. Undeniably, there are renewed possibilities of conducting health research by processing and cross-referencing large volumes of data through sophist