Scientists have discovered a kind of “pause button” in early human development. This biological mechanism has long been known in other mammals, but its discovery in humans could aid IVF procedures.

Miriam Menkin didn’t achieve the same fame as her colleague John Rock, but the life-changing procedure wouldn’t be possible ...

A company called Gameto claims to have successfully matured eggs outside of the female body, a development that could revolutionize the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. "We are thrilled to ...

Human egg cells have the ability to "power down" their internal recycling plants to protect themselves from harmful DNA damage as they age. This is the conclusion of an international team of ...

The research started in 2014, and its stated purpose was to help parents whose children would likely carry mitochondrial disease. To rectify the issue with the unborn child’s DNA, scientists used a ...

Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention, which represents the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., voted to approve a resolution laying out the ethical implications of in vitro ...

At a campaign rally in Michigan on Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a new policy proposal that the government pay for in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. “Under ...