Researchers are inching closer to mass-producing eggs and sperm in the lab from ordinary human cells. The technique could provide new ways to treat infertility but also open a Pandora's box. We are ...

In the intricate science of reproduction, the creation of offspring has long relied on the union of sperm and eggs, whether naturally or through assisted techniques like in vitro fertilization. Both ...

Scientists have used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs capable of producing early embryos, an advance that could expand possibilities for fertility treatment, according to new research. The ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

Scientists uncover how genetic factors influence reproductive timing, aging, and health, shedding light on fertility trends and their impact on future generations. Study: Genetics of female and male ...

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Washington Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life ...

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