Human eggs fully grown in laboratory for the first time
Scientists hope research could be a breakthrough in improving fertility treatment
Vitamin B3 could prevent miscarriages and defects, study suggests
Niacin typically found in meats, green vegetables and many pregnancy multivitamins
Ireland ill-prepared for ethical issues raised by gene editing, says expert
Landmark development announced this week in US described as ‘game-changer’
The male biological clock is ticking too
Why, in the face of scientific evidence, is the idea of a male biological clock still a taboo?
Having babies young: how does it work out?
Doctors say Irish women should have children younger. But is it realistic? We talk to a mix of parents about having children at an early age
Women should have babies younger? Hang on, it's not that simple
There is an optimal biological window for procreation and a pragmatic time to begin parenting. But not all of us are able to jam into the space where the two overlap
First baby with three genetic parents born in Mexico
Egg contained nuclear DNA from parents and mitochondrial DNA from second mother
Woman gives birth after pioneering ovarian transplant
Pioneering procedure saw ovarian tissue removed and frozen following a childhood illness
Irish clinic says it will offer ‘three-parent’ IVF procedures
New procedure could prevent genetic disorders, but critics warn of ethical issues
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