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Sperm derived from stem cells – Experts reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 February 201603 May 2017

Scientists in China have created functioning sperm from mice stem cells in the laboratory. To accomplish this feat, the researchers […]

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Safe IVF in New Zealand – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 November 201428 March 2016

New Zealand and Australia are world leaders when it comes to safe In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), confirms a new report that summarises the […]

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IVF and mental retardation, autism risk – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 July 201328 March 2016

A Swedish study has found that IVF treatment is not associated with increased risk of developing an autistic disorder, however […]

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Time-lapse images of embryos used to boost IVF success

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 May 201328 March 2016

New research describes a breakthrough in IVF technology that proponents claim will significantly increase live birth rates in fertility clinics. […]

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Fertile mouse eggs created from stem cells – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 October 201205 October 2012

Japanese researchers have turned mouse stem cells into germ cells that give rise to eggs in living mice, which then […]

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UK experts on Nature stem cell and infertility genes paper

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 October 2009

Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to create the precursors of human sperm and eggs. They hope the techniques may […]

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