Using base editing, a highly precise method of genome editing, scientists have investigated the role of the NANOG gene in human embryos for the first time with this approach...
Most common IVF add-ons lack strong evidence of proven benefits for patients, an extensive meta-analysis of trusted studies has shown...
Neurons can experience and repair DNA breaks during healthy brain development, particularly as they migrate through tightly packed regions of the developing brain...
The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing biotech company Regenxbio to reapply for licensing of a gene therapy for Hunter syndrome, in a reversal of its previous decision...
An anti-ageing gene therapy not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration is set to be offered by an American company at overseas clinics outside of US jurisdiction...
Robert and Shannon share their journey to parenthood through donor conception, speaking candidly about fertility, trans healthcare, and raising their daughter in an intentionally queer family...
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Donor Conception and Genetic Disease: Lessons to Be Learned from Donor 7069
by Éilis Mathur
Seven experts discussed the sensitive case of donor 7069 and explored what could be done to avoid it happening again, as well as how to improve outcomes if it did...
Human embryonic stem cells remain indispensable for research and therapy
by Professor Lorenz Studer and 1 others
Professor Lorenz Studer and Tyler Lamb argue that existing ethical oversight enables responsible human embryonic stem cell research, and that continued NIH support is vital for regenerative medicine, disease modelling and new therapies...
Expanded carrier screening: Reflections on new guidance
by Dr Kriss Fearon and 2 others
The British Fertility Society has issued new guidance which provides direction on genetic testing in gamete donation in the UK...
PET Podcast: What Is the Impact of Fertility Treatment on Patient Health?
by Sarah Norcross
Bringing you PET events as a podcast. In the 50th episode of its podcast, PET explores what is known about the impact of assisted conception on the physical and psychological health of patients, with Dr Alina Pelikh, Dr Jen Barcroft and Dr Alice Domar...