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How To Reproduce With Two Fathers - And No Biological Mother
At the International Summit on Human Genome Editing, held in March 2023 at the Francis Crick Institute in London, Japanese researcher Katsuhiko Hayashi stunned attendees when he explained how he had successfully reproduced mice from two male parents.
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New Study Finds Selfish DNA (LINE-1) is Essential for Early Human Embryo Development
Recent research has shed light on how "selfish DNA," particularly LINE-1 transposons, plays a key role in early human development. Once viewed primarily as harmful, these elements have now been found to be essential for the normal formation and specialisation of cells during the embryo's early stages. Blocking their activity causes developmental di...
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Reversing Ageing in Mouse Eggs: Research Reveals Breakthrough with Potential for Human Fertility
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by reversing ageing in mouse egg cells, a discovery that could lead to advancements in human fertility treatments. By implanting aged eggs into younger follicles, researchers observed significant improvements in egg cell health and function. This innovative approach may pave the way for new methods to address...
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Sperm From UK Is Being Exported To Multiple Countries, Sparking Surge In Half-Siblings Worldwide: Report
Sperm donated in the UK is being exported to other countries and can be used to create large numbers of children across the world, violating a strict 10-family limit that applies in the UK, experts warned.
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Microplastics Detected In Human Testicles, Raising Fertility Concerns
A study published in Toxicological Sciences by researchers at the University of New Mexico, led by Dr. Xiaozhong "John" Yu, found microplastics in every human and canine testicle examined.
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Understanding The Impact Of Air Pollution On Fertility; Here's What You Can Do
Pollution is not solely an environmental concern; it constitutes a severe threat to human health, including fertility and healthy reproduction.
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Chinese Students Are Being Offered Cash To Donate Semen In This Unique Contest
The contest organised by Henan Provincial Human Sperm Bank aims to find both the man with the highest sperm count and the most vigorous sperm.
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Your Poop Can Grow Vegetables, Says New Study
As farmers in Europe and across the world grapple with increases in the cost of fertilizers, researchers suggest a solution may be closer to home in what people flush down the toilet.
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Strong Case For Human Urine To Solve Toxic Fertiliser Problem: Scientists
Human urine may seem like a crude way of fertilising plants in the era of industrial agriculture, but as researchers look for ways to reduce reliance on chemicals, some are growing increasingly interested in the potential of pee.
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How Does Diabetes Affect Fertility In Men And Women? What Can Be Done?
There are some factors that are not very known among people about the effects of Diabetes. One way how Diabetes affects the human body is also with regards to its effects on fertility in men and women.
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Bonded Labour, Trafficking 4 Months After Cyclone Gaja Devastation
Not much has changed for many in delta areas devastated by Cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu, which uprooted 12 lakh trees and left 3 lakh homeless. The situation is so bad that their plight has turned into a fertile ground for trafficking and bonded labour.
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Old Sperm Produces Healthier Offspring, New Study Finds
Study experts say the findings may have important implications for human reproduction and fertility, particularly in the context of assisted fertilisation technologies.
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Freezing Your Eggs In 40s 'Not Sensible': UK Fertility Regulator
According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), age is the key factor for egg freezing success and doctors need to inform the risks involved to women in their 40s.
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Are My Frozen Embryos Safe? Everything You Need To Know About The Freezer Malfunctions
It's unclear at this point what led to the malfunctions. Both human error and mechanical failure are possibilities.
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In China's Murky Waters, Global Sewage Firms Seek Rewards
Global sewage and water treatment firms are eyeing opportunities in an unsavoury place: a growing pile of waste in China, the world's most populous nation. The country has been for years battling contamination from fertilizer run-offs, heavy metals and untreated sewage. A survey in 2015 showed nearly two thirds of China's underground water and a th...
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How To Reproduce With Two Fathers - And No Biological Mother
At the International Summit on Human Genome Editing, held in March 2023 at the Francis Crick Institute in London, Japanese researcher Katsuhiko Hayashi stunned attendees when he explained how he had successfully reproduced mice from two male parents.
-
New Study Finds Selfish DNA (LINE-1) is Essential for Early Human Embryo Development
Recent research has shed light on how "selfish DNA," particularly LINE-1 transposons, plays a key role in early human development. Once viewed primarily as harmful, these elements have now been found to be essential for the normal formation and specialisation of cells during the embryo's early stages. Blocking their activity causes developmental di...
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Reversing Ageing in Mouse Eggs: Research Reveals Breakthrough with Potential for Human Fertility
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by reversing ageing in mouse egg cells, a discovery that could lead to advancements in human fertility treatments. By implanting aged eggs into younger follicles, researchers observed significant improvements in egg cell health and function. This innovative approach may pave the way for new methods to address...
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Sperm From UK Is Being Exported To Multiple Countries, Sparking Surge In Half-Siblings Worldwide: Report
Sperm donated in the UK is being exported to other countries and can be used to create large numbers of children across the world, violating a strict 10-family limit that applies in the UK, experts warned.
-
Microplastics Detected In Human Testicles, Raising Fertility Concerns
A study published in Toxicological Sciences by researchers at the University of New Mexico, led by Dr. Xiaozhong "John" Yu, found microplastics in every human and canine testicle examined.
-
Understanding The Impact Of Air Pollution On Fertility; Here's What You Can Do
Pollution is not solely an environmental concern; it constitutes a severe threat to human health, including fertility and healthy reproduction.
-
Chinese Students Are Being Offered Cash To Donate Semen In This Unique Contest
The contest organised by Henan Provincial Human Sperm Bank aims to find both the man with the highest sperm count and the most vigorous sperm.
-
Your Poop Can Grow Vegetables, Says New Study
As farmers in Europe and across the world grapple with increases in the cost of fertilizers, researchers suggest a solution may be closer to home in what people flush down the toilet.
-
Strong Case For Human Urine To Solve Toxic Fertiliser Problem: Scientists
Human urine may seem like a crude way of fertilising plants in the era of industrial agriculture, but as researchers look for ways to reduce reliance on chemicals, some are growing increasingly interested in the potential of pee.
-
How Does Diabetes Affect Fertility In Men And Women? What Can Be Done?
There are some factors that are not very known among people about the effects of Diabetes. One way how Diabetes affects the human body is also with regards to its effects on fertility in men and women.
-
Bonded Labour, Trafficking 4 Months After Cyclone Gaja Devastation
Not much has changed for many in delta areas devastated by Cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu, which uprooted 12 lakh trees and left 3 lakh homeless. The situation is so bad that their plight has turned into a fertile ground for trafficking and bonded labour.
-
Old Sperm Produces Healthier Offspring, New Study Finds
Study experts say the findings may have important implications for human reproduction and fertility, particularly in the context of assisted fertilisation technologies.
-
Freezing Your Eggs In 40s 'Not Sensible': UK Fertility Regulator
According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), age is the key factor for egg freezing success and doctors need to inform the risks involved to women in their 40s.
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Are My Frozen Embryos Safe? Everything You Need To Know About The Freezer Malfunctions
It's unclear at this point what led to the malfunctions. Both human error and mechanical failure are possibilities.
-
In China's Murky Waters, Global Sewage Firms Seek Rewards
Global sewage and water treatment firms are eyeing opportunities in an unsavoury place: a growing pile of waste in China, the world's most populous nation. The country has been for years battling contamination from fertilizer run-offs, heavy metals and untreated sewage. A survey in 2015 showed nearly two thirds of China's underground water and a th...
