Girl born from 27-year-old embryo
A baby girl has been born from a record-breaking 27-year-old frozen embryo...
News
Australian sperm donor investigated after fathering 23 children
A Brisbane sperm donor is currently under investigation by the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Authority (VARTA) for fathering 23 children in one year...
New intermediate stem cell type derived
Development of a new 'intermediate' embryonic stem cell type, able to generate gamete cells and chimeras, could lead to advances in regenerative medicine and reproductive biology...
Monkey HIV cut from host DNA by CRISPR
CRISPR-based genome editing has been used to remove an HIV-like virus from monkey DNA, bringing researchers a step closer to developing an HIV cure...
New genetic risk factor for motor neurone disease
A new genetic risk factor for motor neurone disease has been identified in so-called 'junk' or non-coding DNA...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Faster cancer diagnosis achieved by new DNA sequencing method
A new DNA sequencing technique allows researchers to sequence only the regions of interest, enabling faster results...
Reviews
Film Review: What We Wanted
Austria's Oscar submission, 'What We Wanted', addresses a couple's struggle with infertility and IVF failure...
Podcast Review: DNA and Me
This BBC podcast focuses on direct-to-consumer DNA tests and identity...
Comment
Panacea of 21st century for ovarian rejuvenation
by Professor Dusko Ilic
Are mesenchymal stem cells the new theriac of old, a medical concoction originally made by Greeks that was thought to cure all illnesses?...
Fertility Facts: What Do Young People Need to Know and When?
by Sarah Gregory
The most recent Progress Educational Trust event discussed the current state of fertility education for young people, an area largely overlooked in education and health systems...