| UK has new minister responsible for fertility and embryology |
| 25 May 2010 - by Sarah Norcross |
| Following the general election in the UK and the formation of the new coalition government, Anne Milton MP has become the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and so is the Government Minister responsible for fertility and embryology. She is the Conservative MP for Guildford - a seat which she won from the Liberal Democrats in 2005.... [Read More] |
| Stem cell research for Motor Neurone Disease advancing |
| 1 June 2010 - by Victoria Kay |
| A new research project, which will use human stem cells to artificially create the diseased brain cells affected in Motor Neurone Disease (MND) could pave the way for a cure for sufferers.... [Read More] |
| Wait before cutting the umbilical cord, say researchers |
| 28 May 2010 - by Rosemary Paxman |
| Delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord after birth by several minutes could bring future health benefits to newborns, according to new research.... [Read More] |
| Scientists use stem cells in dental implants to grow teeth |
| 1 June 2010 - by Dr Tamara Hirsch |
| For the first time scientists have regenerated a biological tooth within the oral cavity using stem cell development, suggesting a possible cheaper alternative to dentures or implants for adults who have lost some or all of their teeth.... [Read More] |
| Scientists embark on new study to discover the functions of all mouse genes |
| 28 May 2010 - by Dr Jay Stone |
| Scientists have announced an ambitious plan to identify the function of every gene in the mouse genome.... [Read More] |
| ASRM releases report on Oversight of Assisted Reproductive Technology |
| 1 June 2010 - by Louise Mallon |
| In response to claims that assisted reproductive technology (ART) suffers from a lack of oversight, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has said that: 'ART is already one of the most regulated medical procedures in the United States'.... [Read More] |
| Obituary: Dr Wesley Whitten |
| 1 June 2010 - by Seil Collins |
| Dr Wesley Whitten, whose pioneering work in the field of reproductive physiology, which made the study of pre-implantation embryos possible, passed away on 24th May 2010.... [Read More] |
| Babies' DNA secretly stored in NHS database |
| 1 June 2010 - by Dr Lux Fatimathas |
| The DNA of up to four million newborn babies is being stored in UK hospitals without proper parental consent.... [Read More] |
| Genetic Interest Group' changes name to 'Genetic Alliance UK |
| 1 June 2010 - by Maren Urner |
| The UK's 'Genetic Interest Group' (GIG), a national charity representing individuals with genetic conditions, today became the 'Genetic Alliance UK'... [Read More] |
| HFEA releases publication 'Getting started: your guide to fertility treatment' |
| 1 June 2010 - by MacKenna Roberts |
| The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has announced its upcoming release of a new fertility treatment reference and information guide, entitled 'Getting started: Your guide to fertility treatment', aimed to assist people at the outset of considering fertility treatment options.... [Read More] |
