During IVF, eggs are collected from a woman’s ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. The fertilized eggs, known as embryos, are then placed in a woman’s uterus with the hopes of the embryo ...

The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos created during in-vitro fertilization are legally protected like any other child sent panic through medical communities. Now, doctors are aiming to clear ...

Researchers have captured the very first real-time, three-dimensional images and videos of a human embryo implanting into collagen designed to mimic uterine tissue —a key stage in reproduction. The ...

The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across ...

Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called ...

Aug. 11 (UPI) --A team of Spanish researchers announced Friday they have for the first time recorded video of a human embryo implanting itself in a simulated uterine wall, revealing never-before-seen ...

Each night when I tuck my nearly 5-year-old girl into bed, I tell her she is pure magic. Her sweet nature, her big feelings, her brilliant problem-solving skills and her impeccable timing were no ...