Two commonly occurring genetic variants in the human CYP4F2 gene have been found to affect metabolism of vitamin E. Vitamin E is a generic term for a group of fat-soluble compounds and consists of eight chemical forms...
New research may lead to a genetic test to identify women at risk of early menopause...
The first formal clinical study of a test that screens an eggs for chromosomal abnormalities - the main cause of non-viable embryos during IVF - has been conducted. This may help pave the way for women with a history of IVF failure to achieve successful pregnancies...
Two experts have indicated their support for paying sperm and egg donors more money...
One of Britain's leading research institutes has warned that it will struggle to recruit top scientists due to new visa restrictions....
US fertility doctor Dr Michael Kamrava implanted a total of 12 embryos into 'Octomum' Nadya Suleman, a licensing hearing is told....
The first parenthood show for gay and single people was held on Saturday in London. The Alternative Families Show featured seminars about fertility treatment, adoption, surrogacy and other options for starting a family...
Polish MPs have begun debating measures to regulate fertility treatments, sparking widespread discussions over the regulatory options and ethical considerations surrounding assisted conception...
Scientists have found a genetic link to how easily people feel the effects of alcohol. The team led by researchers from the University of North Carolina tracked alcohol tolerance to the end of chromosome 10...
A Canadian woman conceived through donor insemination has been allowed to bring legal action against the province of British Columbia to obtain information about her biological heritage, which may include the identity of the sperm donor involved....
An international research team has published data from a group of studies, which have uncovered new genetic variants associated with the autoimmune disease, psoriasis....
This colourful, illustrated guide to stem cells is the perfect companion for any student wishing to gain a greater understanding of stem cell research, use and ethical debates...
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Personal genetic profiling: what's the harm?
by Professor Christopher Hood
Direct-to-consumer personal genetic profiling services marketed as a way to predict people's future health risks may claim to be leading a new era of 'personalised healthcare', but the Nuffield Council on Bioethics believe these claims should be treated with caution...
Paying egg donors: a child at any price?
by Sarah Pritchard
Should we pay women to become egg donors to tackle the 'mismatch' between supply and demand? This question was debated last week in an event organised by the Progress Educational Trust in partnership with the Royal Society of Medicine, supported by the National Gamete Donation Trust and the British Fertility Society (BFS)...