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Scientists turn stem cells into precursors for sperm, eggs

Human embryonic stem cells derived from excess IVF embryos may help scientists unlock the mysteries of infertility for other couples struggling to conceive, according to new research from the Stanford University School of ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

Oct 28, 2009 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0

Mutation causing one type of male infertility found

(PhysOrg.com) -- A genetic mutation that lies behind one type of male infertility has been discovered by researchers at Oxford University, Ghent University in Belgium, and the University of Massachusetts, ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

Jul 21, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood

For the first time, researchers have been able to identify genetic predictors of the potential success or failure of IVF treatment in blood. Dr. Cathy Allen, from the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, told the 25th annual ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Jul 01, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings

A major new trial recently published in the journal Fertility and Sterility shows that for couples beginning infertility treatments, an accelerated path to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can offer a shorter time to pregnancy, cost s ...

Medicine & Health / Other

Jun 30, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility

Daily sex (or ejaculating daily) for seven days improves men’s sperm quality by reducing the amount of DNA damage, according to an Australian study presented today (Tuesday) to the 25th annual meeting of the European Society ...