Tag: IVF

Healthy Embryos Show Chromosome Flaws

By Nora Schultz | 7/8/2009 | 0 Comments

A study involving higher-resolution genetic screening suggests that healthy embryos may be wasted during IVF.

The Fingerprints of Embryos

By Jocelyn Rice | 5/23/2008 | 1 Comment

Using DNA fingerprinting, researchers strive to improve in vitro fertilization.

Finding the Right Embryo to Implant

By Jennifer Chu | 3/28/2007 | 1 Comment

A quick and easy technique for screening embryos in IVF procedures could lead to an improved chance of pregnancy.

Choosing Babies

By Emily Singer | 3/1/2007 | 8 Comments

A growing number of genetic tests can be performed during in vitro fertilization, before pregnancy even begins. Is that a good thing?

Picking the Best Embryo from the Bunch

By Emily Singer | 1/9/2007 | 0 Comments

New embryo-screening technologies could weed out embryos with major genetic abnormalities and improve IVF success rates.

Shaping Babies

By Emily Singer | 1/4/2007 | 1 Comment

The number of genetic tests that can be performed during in vitro fertilization is skyrocketing. What does this mean for human reproduction?