First embryo gene-repair holds promise for inherited disease
Altering human heredity? In a first, researchers safely repaired a disease-causing gene in human embryos, targeting a heart defect best...
First Human Embryos Successfully Edited in the US
The first known attempt at creating genetically modified human embryos in the United States has been carried out by a team of researchers...
Sperm counts of Western men plummeting, study finds
Sperm counts of men in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are plunging, according to a new analysis published recently....
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to intellectual disability in kids
Pregnant women's use of antidepressants does not increase their babies' risk of intellectual disability, a new study suggests....
Freezing Ovarian Tissue May Be a Promising Fertility Treatment
By 2018, some 76,000 women in the U.S. will freeze their eggs every year to preserve their fertility and increase their odds of getting...
Experimental Test May Let Us Screen For Genetic Defects 5 Weeks Into Pregnancy
An experimental test that relies on an old-fashioned screening exam — the pap smear — may someday allow doctors to easily detect birth...
Maternal Consumption Of Sugary Foods, Drinks During Pregnancy May Increase Childrens Risk Of Allergi
Women who consume too many sugary foods and drinks during pregnancy may be increasing their children's risk of developing an allergy or...
Smoking causes one in ten deaths globally, major new study reveals
One in 10 deaths around the world is caused by smoking, according to a major new study that shows the tobacco epidemic is far from over...
