Folic acid relies on vitamin A pathway to prevent birth defects
For decades, we’ve known that folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spinal…
Experts call for better trials as IVF preparation techniques show unproven results
Preparation techniques used before embryo transfer, considered the most critical step in the IVF process, show no proven…
Modern IVF treatment boosts live births while lowering twin pregnancies
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Autism study reveals shared brain cell changes during early development
Hundreds of genes have been linked to autism, yet the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms behind it remain…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Study connects ultra-processed diets to fertility and embryo development
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also…
Khloe Kardashian weighs having third baby alone using final embryo
The Kardashians cast member said: “But I think I have one girl left, and I have been contemplating,…
New Pico C technology maps genome structure before activation
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a…
Urgent to understand how human fertility functions beyond Earth, scientists say
As humans spend increasing amounts of time in space, whether for work or tourism, scientists are calling for…
Optically invisible culture dishes improve embryo imaging in IVF
Selecting the healthiest embryo is one of the most important steps in in‑vitro fertilization (IVF), yet it remains…
Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects
A newly revealed “aging cliff” in sperm RNA marks a conserved molecular transition from youth to later life,…