Here's what the review of the IVF industry said should change—and what it missed
Reports of several cases of embryo and sperm mix-ups have put the Australian fertility industry in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
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Cells: News and Research on Germ Cells
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Proof-of-concept study creates functional eggs from human skin cells to treat infertility
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research is published in Nature ...
Sep 30, 2025
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Breaking the code of sperm motion: Two proteins found vital for male fertility
There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the problem is when a couple is having trouble getting pregnant. Now, researchers show that a few key proteins have a major effect ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Adjusting drug timing can boost fertility, study suggests
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have found that changing the timing of fertility drugs to match the follicle maturity period significantly increases the number of ovulated oocytes—the cells that develop into ...
Aug 26, 2025
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AI-powered tool that identifies human sperm with fertilization potential boasts 96% accuracy
A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately identify ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
As we age, the genes in our cells accumulate more mutations. This is one of the contributory factors to age-related diseases and the aging process. However, in a new study published in Science Advances, researchers have discovered ...
What's the difference between sperm and semen? And can pre-ejaculate get you pregnant?
Semen, sperm, spunk, cum, ejaculate, pre-cum, seminal fluid. These are just some of the many words we use to describe what comes out of an erect penis.
Jul 21, 2025
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Discovery of low power cellular housekeeping in human oocytes could boost IVF success
Human eggs are some of the most patient cells in the body, lying dormant for decades until needed. A study published in The EMBO Journal shows that the cells deliberately slow the activity of their internal waste disposal ...
Jul 16, 2025
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm, with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male infertility rates increased ...
May 28, 2025
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Genetic ancestry and parental smoking linked to new genetic changes in children
Ancestry and lifestyle choices of parents may affect the rate and type of new genetic changes that arise in their children, new research has found.
May 17, 2025
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