New research suggests that too much sunlight is detrimental to our reproductive health When we consider the risks associated with too much sun exposure it’s common to instantly think of skin cancers. However, new research undertaken at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Biology suggests that female fertility may also be negatively affected…
New IVF treatment approved to prevent certain genetic defects The UK is now the first country to pass legislation allowing the creation of embryos using the DNA of three people. Members of parliament overwhelmingly voted in favour of this advanced IVF technique. The process involves a mitochondrial DNA transfer, with the aim to stop the transfer…
New scientific developments allow for whole genome sequencing in IVF embryos For many years fertility clinics have been able to detect chromosomal abnormalities through pre-implantation genetic diagnostics (PGD). This genetic screening is used to identify any genetic mutations that have been passed on to in vitro fertilised (IVF) embryos from the parents. However, new breakthrough…
pro: no doctor needed. contra: no cause can be diagnosed, imprecise as not in lab conditions, not conclusive, ok for someone who does not want to do go to doc