| Canadian fertility law 'a farce', says clinician |
| 17 May 2010 - by Antony Starza-Allen |
| Canada's fertility licensing and regulatory body, Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC), has come under fire from lawyers and doctors who are finding the country's fertility laws vague and uncertain, the National Post newspaper reports... [Read More] |
| Genetic tests hit store shelves in the US |
| 17 May 2010 - by Rosemary Paxman |
| Personal genetic testing kits are to be sold in US pharmacies for the first time, US biotech firm Pathway Genomics has announced... [Read More] |
| New genetic risks to breast cancer discovered |
| 17 May 2010 - by Dr Tamara Hirsch |
| Five new genetic variants have been discovered which, in combination, raise the risk of developing breast cancer by 16 per cent, according to a new study in Nature Genetics... [Read More] |
| Study finds new genetic link to schizophrenia |
| 17 May 2010 - by Victoria Kay |
| US researchers have identified several genes related to brain function that may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.... [Read More] |
| New fees boost single-embryo transfer |
| 17 May 2010 - by Dr Gabrielle Samuel |
| The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) announced last week that it will change the way it charges clinics for IVF.... [Read More] |
| IVF twins born to first-time mum aged 62 |
| 17 May 2010 - by Sarah Pritchard |
| A 62-year old Bulgarian woman has reportedly become the country's oldest first-time mother to give birth to twins after IVF treatment. 'Age was not an obstacle for me, I so much wanted to have children', said Krasimira Dimitrova from the Northern city of Ruse, who sought treatment with IVF after Bulgarian authorities refused to allow her to adopt a baby, on account of her age.... [Read More] |
| Ultrasound could be a male contraceptive |
| 17 May 2010 - by Dr Jay Stone |
| Research into using ultrasound as a male contraceptive was given a financial boost last week after researchers secured a $100,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation... [Read More] |
| Genetic clue to living the high life |
| 17 May 2010 - by Dr Lux Fatimathas |
| Two genes that help adapt the human body to high-altitude living have been identified by a study published in Science this month. The study may help scientists understand heart and lung disease where patients have decreased oxygen levels... [Read More] |
| Stem cell progress towards treating deafness |
| 17 May 2010 - by Kyrillos Georgiadis |
| US Scientists have produced mouse inner ear hair cells using stem cells, paving the way for a cure for deafness and other related balance disorders... [Read More] |
| New interim Chief Medical Officer for England |
| 17 May 2010 - by Dr Vivienne Raper |
| The Department of Health has appointed an interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England. Professor Dame Sally Davies will take over from Sir Liam Donaldson on 31 May and will stay in post until a new CMO is appointed... [Read More] |
