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Scientists Uncover the Hidden Order in Chaotic Embryonic Development

Pipetting liquids into tiny test tubes, analyzing huge datasets, poring over research publications-;all these tasks are part of being a scientist.

15 Oct 2024

Human Cells Exhibit Dormant State Similar to Embryonic Diapause

In some mammals, the timing of the normally continuous embryonic development can be altered to improve the chances of survival for both the embryo and the mother.

27 Sep 2024

Study Reveals Unique DNA Replication Dynamics in Early Embryogenesis

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics (BDR) in Japan have made a novel discovery that challenges long-held beliefs about DNA replication.

29 Aug 2024

Primitive Endoderm Stem Cells Offer New Hope for Fertility Treatments

An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.

25 Jun 2024

Stem Cell Factor Levels Show Promise in Predicting Successful IVF for Endometriosis

The ability of serum levels of stem cell factor to indicate the quality of oocyte and blastocyst development.

4 Jun 2024

New Insights into Human Embryonic Development Using Stem Cell Models

A new study using stem cell-based models has shed new light on how the human embryo begins to develop, which could one day benefit the development of fertility treatment.

3 Jun 2024

Cells with “Jumping Genes” Self-Destruct in the Early Stages of Development

A previously unknown type of cell that self-destructs within days of forming as part of a quality control procedure to protect the growing fetus has been found by researchers studying gene activity data of the early human embryo.

21 Jun 2023

Scientists Discover New Embryonic Cell Type that Self-Destructs to Protect the Developing Embryo

Scientists studying gene activity data of the early human embryo have discovered an overlooked type of cell which self-destructs within days of forming, as part of a quality control process to protect the developing foetus.

21 Jun 2023

Thrive Bioscience launches new CellAssist family product capabilities to advance live cell imaging

Thrive Bioscience Inc., an innovative provider of automated live cell imaging instruments and software, debuts a new integrated suite of unique and exciting capabilities that significantly advance the field of live cell imaging.

24 Feb 2023

U.S. people show interest in using genetic technologies to improve offspring education

An article published today in the journal Science indicates that a substantial proportion of Americans are willing to use an essentially unregulated reproductive genetic technology to increase the chances of having a baby who is someday admitted to a top-100 ranked college.

10 Feb 2023

Multidisciplinary analysis of WGS improves diagnostic rates

The NHS Genomic Medicine Service, launched by the Department of Health in the United Kingdom in 2018, enables patients with unusual conditions to have their complete genetic code evaluated in the hopes of gaining a critical diagnosis.

From University College London 8 Nov 2022

Probiotics do not enhance unhealthy vaginal health, recent study shows

Several factors, such as the type of bacteria that naturally colonize the reproductive tract, can influence pregnancy chances in IVF. “Good” bacteria in the form of probiotics are gaining popularity in the treatment of vaginal microbiota imbalances in women.

5 Jul 2022

IVF News and Research

Scientists Uncover the Hidden Order in Chaotic Embryonic Development

Human Cells Exhibit Dormant State Similar to Embryonic Diapause

Study Reveals Unique DNA Replication Dynamics in Early Embryogenesis

Primitive Endoderm Stem Cells Offer New Hope for Fertility Treatments

Stem Cell Factor Levels Show Promise in Predicting Successful IVF for Endometriosis

New Insights into Human Embryonic Development Using Stem Cell Models

Cells with “Jumping Genes” Self-Destruct in the Early Stages of Development

Scientists Discover New Embryonic Cell Type that Self-Destructs to Protect the Developing Embryo

Thrive Bioscience launches new CellAssist family product capabilities to advance live cell imaging

U.S. people show interest in using genetic technologies to improve offspring education

Multidisciplinary analysis of WGS improves diagnostic rates

Probiotics do not enhance unhealthy vaginal health, recent study shows

Using a microfluidic chip for selection of healthy sperm based on positive rheotaxis

Reversing the destructive aging process in egg cells to increase fertility in older women

Gene-editing techniques could be used to tackle mitochondrial disorders, study shows

Many mosaic embryos discarded for IVF treatment may lead to successful pregnancies

Prevalent protein in the blood plays a vital role in human fertilization, infection resistance

National DNA Day 2021: An Interview with Professor George Church

Research team discovers unique regenerative property of cells in the early human embryo

“Hidden genetic defects” can cause a variety of illnesses in children

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