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Pregnancies following frozen embryo transfer have higher risk of hypertensive disorders

Concerns have been raised over the past few years that pregnancies derived from frozen embryo transfers in IVF might increase the maternal risk of hypertensive disorders, particularly pre-eclampsia, complications which may have severe consequences for the mother and fetus.

6 Jul 2022

"Selfish chromosomes" explain why most human embryos die very early on, study suggests

New research by a scientist at the Milner Center for Evolution at the University of Bath suggests that "selfish chromosomes" explain why most human embryos die very early on. The study, published in PLoS, Biology, explaining why fish embryos are fine but sadly humans' embryos often don't survive, has implications for the treatment of infertility.

6 Jul 2022

'Short GnRH antagonist protocol' likely to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in IVF patients

The world's first IVF baby, Louise Brown born in England in 1978, was conceived from a naturally developing follicle in her mother's ovary.

4 Jul 2022

Chemical-based sequencing method to efficiently study DNA methylation

One way cells can control the activities of their genes is by adding small chemical modifications to the DNA that determine which genes are turned on or off.

1 Jul 2022

Volatile organic compounds from breath, sweat, tears can act as fingerprints of thousands of diseases

Scientists are working on diagnostic techniques that could sniff out chemical compounds from breath, sweat, tears and other bodily emissions and that act as fingerprints of thousands of diseases.

30 Jun 2022

Scientists conduct meta-analysis of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm parameters

Scientists conducted a meta-analysis to study the impacts of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system.

27 Jun 2022

Scientists assess potential of monkeypox transmission at mass gatherings

In a new study, researchers assessed the potential of monkeypox transmission at mass gatherings.

27 Jun 2022

Study investigates the virological attributes of Omicron in a Syrian hamster model

Researchers investigated the virological attributes of SARS‐CoV‐2 new variant of concern Omicron in a Syrian hamster model.

27 Jun 2022

Largest study on longevity reveals secrets of reptile and amphibian aging

At 190 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise recently made news for being the "oldest living land animal in the world."

23 Jun 2022

Midgestation increase in leptin puts child and mother at risk of cardiovascular disease

Before a baby is ever born, critical supply chain problems with nutrition and oxygen can result in premature birth or even death and increase the child and mother's lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease.

23 Jun 2022

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

A new study analyzing the link between people's reduced movement and the spread of coronavirus in 2020 shows that in some countries, the virus spread more rapidly when people stayed at home.

22 Jun 2022

Evidence of efficient SARS-CoV-2 transmission between cats

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands assessed the indirect and direct severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) B.1.22 lineage transmission across domestic cats in an experimental environment.

21 Jun 2022

Reproduction News and Research

Pregnancies following frozen embryo transfer have higher risk of hypertensive disorders

"Selfish chromosomes" explain why most human embryos die very early on, study suggests

'Short GnRH antagonist protocol' likely to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in IVF patients

Chemical-based sequencing method to efficiently study DNA methylation

Volatile organic compounds from breath, sweat, tears can act as fingerprints of thousands of diseases

Scientists conduct meta-analysis of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm parameters

Scientists assess potential of monkeypox transmission at mass gatherings

Study investigates the virological attributes of Omicron in a Syrian hamster model

Largest study on longevity reveals secrets of reptile and amphibian aging

Midgestation increase in leptin puts child and mother at risk of cardiovascular disease

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

Evidence of efficient SARS-CoV-2 transmission between cats

An estimate of Omicron's fitness advantage

Gut microbiome acts on the brain to control appetite

Study provides a crucial reference for fetal tissue generation in the lab

Analysis of a woman's genome can help predict miscarriage risk and IVF failure

Stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation, finds study

Study finds infertility is a modest risk factor for the development of ADHD in childhood

Review of cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes

The impact of government-mandated proof of vaccination requirements on COVID-19 vaccine uptake

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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