A woman in Canada has been denied her appeal to use her dead husband's sperm, on the grounds that he did not provide formal written consent...
Chromosome ends are protected differently in stem cells compared to adult cells...
One of the largest networks of fertility clinics in the United States has confirmed that it was targeted by a ransomware attack, resulting in a security breach of patient information...
A mutation in a gene specific to humans may be the key to our large brain and intelligence, scientists propose...
New research in worms has demonstrated how prolonged exposure to low gravity can alter cells at the genetic level...
Spaceflight is hard on the human body, and our mitochondria are not immune to its pressures...
A maternal protein in the embryo can cause long-lasting impacts on development, Australian researchers have found...
Double Income Kids is a documentary that follows two Israeli gay men on their rollercoaster pursuit of parenthood through surrogacy in the United States...
In times of lockdown, long shadows and shortening days, it seems counter-intuitive to turn to a new scandi-noir series for an additional helping of bleakness...
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Why we should use mild stimulation in egg donation
by Professor Guido Pennings
There are two strong ethical reasons to avoid harm to egg donors: a duty to minimise harm and the proportionality rule...
FILM: How Old Is Too Old to Be a Parent?
by BioNews
This film documents the second of two Progress Educational Trust events discussing fertility and assisted conception in relation to age...
FILM: Age-Old Question — Exploring Fertility and Ageing
by BioNews
This film documents the first of two Progress Educational Trust events discussing fertility and assisted conception in relation to age...
Continuing issues and debate concerning transnational commercial surrogacy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
by Dr Yuri Hibino and 2 others
Reports by donor and surrogacy conceived people propose new measures for international surrogacy...