
Stem Cells Changed Into Precursors For Sperm, Eggs
Human embryonic stem cells
derived from excess IVF
embryos may help scientists
unlock the mysteries of
infertility for other
couples struggling to
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Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment
Embryos that are most likely
to result in a pregnancy are
crucial to the success of in
vitro fertilization (IVF)
but are difficult to identi ... > full story

Putting The Squeeze On Sperm DNA: Streamlined Sperm Offer New Way To Read Histone Code
In the quest for speed,
olympic swimmers shave
themselves or squeeze into
high-tech super-suits. In
the body, sperm are the only
... > full story

Infertility And The Battle Of The Sexes: Evolutionary Explanation For Today's Fertility Problems?
About 10 percent of all
couples hoping for a baby
have fertility problems.
Some environmentalists say
pollution is to blame, while
... > full story
- Stem Cells Changed Into Precursors For Sperm, Eggs
- Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment
- Putting The Squeeze On Sperm DNA: Streamlined Sperm Offer New Way To Read Histone Code
- Infertility And The Battle Of The Sexes: Evolutionary Explanation For Today's Fertility Problems?
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Disrupting Male Fertility
November 2, 2009 The sexual function of male rodents can be impaired by in utero and/or neonatal exposure to external molecules such as DES that disrupt normal hormone functioning, giving rise to concerns that ... > full story -
IVF Insurance Coverage Yields Fewer Multiple Births, Researchers Find
October 23, 2009 The proportion of in vitro fertilization multiple births was lower in the eight states that provide insurance coverage for couples seeking IVF treatment, primarily due to fewer embryos transferred ... > full story -
Fetal Study Highlights Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility
October 22, 2009 Exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life, a study suggests. Researchers looked at the effect of stress hormones ... > full story -
Study Examines Ethical Dilemmas Of Medical Tourism
October 8, 2009 Medical tourism in Latin America needs to be regulated to protect consumers, according to researchers. A new study argues that Argentinean fertility clinics are increasingly marketing themselves to ... > full story -
Unnatural Selection: Birth Control Pills May Alter Choice Of Partners
October 8, 2009 Is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman's ability to choose, compete for and retain her preferred mate? A new paper reviews emerging evidence suggesting that ... > full story -
Gene With Possible Link To Infertility In Mice Identified
October 3, 2009 Researchers have identified the role of a gene in regulating molecular signals involved with ovarian follicle development, which may one day help shed light on some of the causes of fertility issues ... > full story -
Pregnancy And Birth: Safe For Women With Kidney Transplants
September 28, 2009 Women who have had a kidney transplant and have good kidney function can get pregnant and give birth without jeopardizing their health or the health of their transplant. Having children does not ... > full story -
Possible Genetic Factor For Male Infertility Identified
September 16, 2009 Researchers have discovered a gene involved with the production of sperm that may contribute to male infertility, and lead to new approaches to male ... > full story -
Turning Back The Clock: Fasting Prolongs Reproductive Life Span
August 28, 2009 Scientific dogma has long asserted that females are born with their entire lifetime's supply of eggs, and once they're gone, they're gone. New findings suggest that in nematode worms, at least, this ... > full story -
Primates With Donor Eggs' Mitochondria: Breakthrough Could Help Prevent Some Maternally-based Diseases
August 27, 2009 Researchers believe they have developed one of the first forms of genetic therapy -- a therapy aimed at preventing serious diseases in unborn children. Specifically, the therapy would combat ... > full story
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