Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...
It’s not always easy to choose whether to store, donate or discard extra IVF embryos. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in ...
Frozen embryos are filling storage banks around the world. It's a struggle to know what to do with them. Lisa Holligan already had two children when she decided to try for another baby. Her first two ...