Genetic variants may influence how long people remain in school, according to a study of over 1 million genomes...
Almost three-quarters of Americans support the use of genome editing to treat serious genetic conditions in babies, a survey has found...
A team of doctors have successfully completed Lebanon's first ever uterus transplant...
For the first time, an artificially create a mouse embryo has successfully passed a critical developmental milestone in the lab...
Scientists have found a way to reverse signs of ageing, including wrinkles and hair loss, in mice...
The pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline is investing US$300 million in 23andMe as part of a four-year collaboration that will give it access to the DNA testing firm's genetic data resources...
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The social pioneers of egg freezing are facing tough choices
by Dr Zeynep Gurtin and 2 others
As the phenomenon of egg freezing grows, with increasing numbers of women electing to freeze their gametes in the UK each year, so do discussions of the ethical and social aspects of this practice. Currently, one of the most urgent questions concerns the
The Nuffield report on genome editing and the equality of persons
by Dr Calum MacKellar
A lot of hard work was invested into the UK's Nuffield Council on Bioethics' new, pioneering, report entitled 'Genome Editing and Human Reproduction: Social and ethical issues'. But a lot more work is still necessary to gain an appropriate overview of inh
Happy birthday to Louise Brown: BFS Chair, Dr Jane Stewart, reflects on 40 years of IVF
by Dr Jane Stewart
Louise Brown is an extraordinary woman. Extraordinary by virtue of her conception — the first IVF baby. On 25 July 2018 Louise Brown and the world are celebrating her 40th Birthday.