A bill submitted to Japanese Parliament seeks to legally define the parental status of individuals who use sperm and egg donation...
A 51-year-old grandmother offered to act as a surrogate for her daughter and gave birth to a healthy girl...
Genomic 'dark matter' has been suggested to play a role in the development of pancreatic cancer...
A trans man who gave birth has lost his last chance in the UK legal system to be registered as his child's father on the birth certificate...
A new algorithm has exploited epigenetic and genetic cancer data to enable the discovery of novel cancer driver genes...
A new drug that may be able to improve fertility for women with ovulatory problems has been showcased by researchers at Imperial College London...
Women who have received fertility treatment are not at increased risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study...
This episode of the series showcased the history of the Human Genome Project in a way that was accessible for the general public, while also being specific and detailed enough to be interesting to science-savvy listeners...
From a purely practical standpoint, IVF is surely a brilliant cinematic device for a film about a relationship. It's an opportunity to explore a whole range of topics — how relationships tolerate the sheer amount of strain, how individuals begin to portray themselves and their partner, how they are treated by their friends and relatives — each bringing with it romance, passion, conflict, and, hopefully, humour and love...
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New study on CRISPR: the stake of unintended consequences in embryos
by Dr Patrick Foong
CRISPR-based genome editing has revolutionised molecular life sciences, however the ISSCR provides guidelines for responsible and ethical research to achieve safe and effective use...
IVF Success: What Makes Scotland Special?
by Ana Hallgarten
The most recent event organised by PET highlighted the fantastic work that has taken place in Scotland for those in need of fertility treatment...