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Embryology is the study of the development of an embryo. An embryo is defined as any organism in an early stage well before birth or hatching, or in plants, before germination occurs.

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

Revolutionary 3D imaging model enhances IVF blastocyst selection

Innovative research, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has introduced a novel 3D imaging model designed to identify features of blastocysts – the early stage of development for an implanted embryo – associated with successful pregnancies.

8 Jul 2024

Study reveals social disparities in achieving live births following ART treatment

Novel research, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, reveals significant social disparities in achieving live births following assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.

8 Jul 2024

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, experience an elevated risk of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to new research presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.

8 Jul 2024

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

A pioneering study, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40%.

8 Jul 2024

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

8 Jul 2024

Investigating the evolution of cell division mechanisms in Ichthyosporea

Cell division is fundamental to life, enabling growth, reproduction, and survival across all organisms, from single-celled bacteria to complex multicellular animals.

23 May 2024

Study explores how different modes of cell division evolved in close relatives of fungi and animals

Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life. From bacteria to blue whales, every living being on Earth relies on cell division for growth, reproduction, and species survival.

23 May 2024

Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare

Powered by artificial intelligence and women’s data, health management app Ovum A.I reached a significant milestone today as it enters its pilot phase with hundreds of women.

20 May 2024

Unlocking the mysteries of early human development through blastoid models

It's one of life's most defining moments-;that crucial step in embryonic development, when an indistinct ball of cells rearranges itself into the orderly three-layered structure that sets the stage for all to come.

22 Mar 2024

New proposals to change donor anonymity laws may increase inconsistency and unfairness, experts warn

New proposals to change the law protecting the anonymity of sperm and egg donors in the UK “would increase inconsistency and arguably unfairness” for many donor-conceived people, two experts in the field have warned.

11 Dec 2023

What's really behind the male infertility crisis? New study seeks answers

This comprehensive study in Nature Reviews Urology tackles critical questions in male infertility, from its diagnosis and treatment to its impact on overall health. The review calls for a deeper understanding of male reproductive issues, better diagnostic methods, and improved public and medical awareness of the topic.

15 Oct 2023

Bridge Clinic London calls for greater financial transparency in fertility treatments

With the latest report on fertility treatment add-ons from the ESHRE revealing that clinics are implementing treatments with an unproven success rate into their care plans, Bridge Clinic London is calling for greater financial transparency in order to protect patients’ best interests.

7 Aug 2023

OVUM highlights the potential of AI in revolutionizing IVF

The reproductive and fertility wellness brand, OVUM, highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the In vitro fertilization (IVF) field.

1 Jul 2023

More women opting for single embryo transfer during fertility treatment

More women are having just one embryo transferred per cycle of fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to research presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

27 Jun 2023

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face declining fertility at a younger age, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

26 Jun 2023

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

More than 40% of women who chose to freeze their eggs in their 30s were able to have babies later in life when they returned to the fertility clinic, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).

26 Jun 2023

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

Scientists have discovered that the cells of early human embryos are often unable to repair damage to their DNA.

26 Jun 2023

Bourn Hall offers ‘at-home’ semen analysis service to reduce male embarrassment

Male embarrassment over the thought of giving a semen sample at a clinic can delay couples getting the fertility support they need. To overcome this issue, fertility clinic Bourn Hall is offering a service where a sample produced at home is collected for rapid analysis, and the results explained one-to-one by a specialist fertility consultant.

29 Apr 2023

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

Embryos in pregnancies that end in miscarriage take longer to develop in the womb than those in pregnancies that result in live births, according to new research published today (Monday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

27 Mar 2023

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Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Revolutionary 3D imaging model enhances IVF blastocyst selection

Study reveals social disparities in achieving live births following ART treatment

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

Investigating the evolution of cell division mechanisms in Ichthyosporea

Study explores how different modes of cell division evolved in close relatives of fungi and animals

Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare

Unlocking the mysteries of early human development through blastoid models

New proposals to change donor anonymity laws may increase inconsistency and unfairness, experts warn

What's really behind the male infertility crisis? New study seeks answers

Bridge Clinic London calls for greater financial transparency in fertility treatments

OVUM highlights the potential of AI in revolutionizing IVF

More women opting for single embryo transfer during fertility treatment

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

Bourn Hall offers ‘at-home’ semen analysis service to reduce male embarrassment

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

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