Maternal genetic factors may reveal why pregnancy loss is so common

By studying genetic data from nearly 140,000 IVF embryos, scientists have with unprecedented detail revealed why fewer than ...
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A large study identifies genetic variants associated with pregnancy loss

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Copenhagen analyzed over 139,000 embryos and identified variants in key meiosis genes, such as SMC1B, that influence chromosomal ...
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Older paternal age linked to higher miscarriage risk and lower live birth rates in donor egg IVF cycles, new study finds

(Paris, France, Monday, 30 June 2025) A new international study presented today at the 41 st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles ...
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New study shows microplastics in human ovaries, potentially putting human reproduction at risk

A new study shows that microplastics have been discovered within human reproductive cells. The Cool Down reports that the study, carried out in Italy, found microplastics in 14 of the 18 samples ...
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Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in semen and female reproductive fluid

Scientists have detected potentially toxic microplastic particles in human semen and female reproductive fluids for the first time, raising concerns about potential risks to health and fertility. A ...
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Guinea pigs: Promising animal model to study the human embryo

Researchers reveal that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very similar to the human embryo, spurring a better understanding of infertility and early human development. CRCHUM researcher Sophie ...