Since we can't get an unending supply of eggs naturally, scientists have long been interested in creating a synthetic pathway to new egg cells. After all, biologists can turn skin cells into all kinds ...

A Nature study reveals how hidden DNA repair safeguards protect chromosomes for decades, explaining infertility, miscarriages, and conditions like Down syndrome ...

US scientists have produced early human embryos from skin cell DNA, opening new possibilities for fertility but raising ethical questions.

It is no longer science fiction: human embryos have now been made from DNA in skin cells that were fertilised with sperm, a move that redrafts the biological limits of reproduction. At an Oregon ...

While the world grapples with managing the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, recent studies highlight that viruses also play a pivotal role in evolution, specifically in the reproductive and survival ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The ...

Scientists have used human skin cells to produce functional eggs using a new scientific technique they say could one day help infertile people have their own biological children.

Organelles spit out DNA contaminated with damaging components, leading to the activation of inflammatory enzymes, mouse experiments show.

The internet’s new favorite slang term has some users scratching their heads. While the expression “67” (pronounced “six-seven”) has surged in popularity on social media, the significance of the ...

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, with roots tracing back to the 1920s. Along with their rich history come traditions, and few are as recognizable as the navy blue and ...

A preexisting condition usually refers to a health issue you had before the date new health coverage starts. People may also use it to refer to health conditions you had before a new one began. Since ...