17th December 2012
The results of a recent study conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), and published in the journal Human Reproduction, suggest that compared to other kinds of families, those created with donor sperm function equally as well. These families are headed by parents that are just as loving and psychologically healthy as parents [...]
12th December 2012
A team of researchers at the University of Edinburgh have recently identified a gene – SRPK – that plays a role in the ‘huddling’ process among chromosomes – a process that is believed to be necessary for the healthy development and fertilization of eggs. The results of a study conducted with fruit flies (believe it [...]
10th December 2012
Reversible birth control options for men are currently limited to barrier contraceptive methods – the most common being the condom. However, the results of a new study may guide scientists in the development of a new contraceptive option for men – a non-hormonal birth control pill. Dr. Jay Bradner of Harvard Medical School, and his [...]
5th December 2012
Women with multiple pregnancies are at increased risk for numerous medical conditions such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia (high blood pressure), anemia, miscarriage, C-section delivery, hemorrhages (excessive bleeding), and maternal mortality. In addition, their babies are also at increased risk in cases of multiple pregnancies. Women pregnant with twins, triplets, or quadruplets often end up giving [...]