Embryonic haematopoietic stem cells (HCSs) have a much higher regenerative capacity than umbilical cord HSCs, scientists have discovered...
A newly discovered mechanism explains why pregnancies last longer in some species than others...
The window during which embryo implantation occurs in humans is marked by changes in gene expression in the cells of the endometrium, a new study has shown...
A Californian woman is suing her fertility doctor for using his own sperm in her treatment...
A woman is asking the Scottish courts for the opportunity to undergo IVF treatment using her deceased husband's sperm...
A single gene which encodes the enzyme aromatase, is crucial for the regulation of male sexual desire according to research from Northwestern University, Illinois...
In this episode of 'DNA Today's' series about infertility, certified genetic counsellor Jennifer Eccles, head of genetic counselling at Genomic Prediction, put her case for a new type of preimplantation genetic testing, called PGT-P...
Facilitating productive discussion between scientists, policymakers, and the public surrounding genetic technologies, and their applications, is more crucial than ever...
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Known Unknowns: The Pros, Cons and Consequences of Known Donation
by Dr Yvonne Collins
Donor conception was the focus of the event Known Unknowns: The Pros, Cons and Consequences of Known Donation, held online by the Progress Educational Trust (PET), the charity that publishes BioNews, in partnership with the University of Manchester...
Should people with criminal records be able to access assisted reproductive technology? The law in Victoria, Australia
by Michelle De Souza
Until recently, people seeking fertility treatment in the state of Victoria, Australia had to undergo criminal record and child protection checks. If a criminal record check revealed that the woman, or her partner (if applicable), had been convicted of a sexual or violent offence, or a child protection order had been made and a child had been removed from the care of the woman or her partner, a presumption against treatment was triggered...