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New rights for UK donor babies as they turn 18
Around 30 young adults conceived via sperm or egg donation in the UK will soon be able to discover the identity of their biological parent.
Oct 3, 2023
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Researchers study nearly 1,000 fertility attempts hoping to improve IVF
By genetically testing nearly 1,000 embryos, scientists have provided the most detailed analysis of embryo fate following human in vitro fertilization.
Oct 1, 2023
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Medical research
Zebrafish study reveals cause of altered human facial development
Some substances in medicines, household items and the environment are known to affect prenatal child development. In a study published in Toxicological Sciences, researchers tested the effects of five drugs (including caffeine ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Researchers discover that heart cells in developing zebrafish start beating suddenly and all at once
Becoming a full-fledged organism out of a handful of cells, complete with functioning tissues and organs, is a messy yet highly synchronized process that requires cells to organize themselves in a precise manner and begin ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
MRI observation of human embryos at a one-hundredth-of-millimeter resolution
Magnetic resonance (MR) microscope has previously been used to observe chemically fixed specimens of human embryos during their early developmental stages. This tool has been instrumental in advanced studies of human embryology.
Sep 15, 2023
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Medical research
Lab-grown human 'embryos' offer new research hope
Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilization, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns.
Sep 7, 2023
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Medical research
Study: BHPF represses YTHDF2 to induce tissue-specific cell deaths and consequent developmental abnormalities
Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in a range of plastic products. In recent years, many studies have found that BPA has adverse effects on both ecosystems and human health, and has been banned by many countries for use in ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Genetics
A 'memory wipe' for stem cells may be the key to better therapies
Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other type of cell. They have huge potential for medicine, and trials are currently under way using stem cells to replace damaged cells in diseases like ...
Aug 20, 2023
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Medical research
Zebrafish are a scientist's favorite for early-stage research, especially to study human blood disorders
Scientists have relied on animal models as an alternative to testing on human tissues and cells for decades. But not just any organism can adequately model how human cells behave. Researchers take into account how quickly ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify link between cancer-causing gene and aging
A gene called Myc (pronounced "mick") that is among the most important drivers of cancer in both mice and humans also plays a newly discovered crucial role in aging, according to a new Cell Reports study by researchers at ...
Jul 24, 2023
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