IVF

Speed Read If true, breakthrough ‘would be profound leap of science and ethics’ despite condemnation from medical profession

By The Week Staff Last updated 27 November 18

Speed Read Success of fertility treatment has seen adoption rates fall by almost two-thirds in forty years

By The Week Staff Last updated 5 November 18

In Depth New government data shows Scandinavian semen is top choice among women looking to get pregnant

By The Week Staff Last updated 13 September 18

Speed Read Ayla Cresswell given green light to seek IVF treatment following ‘landmark’ ruling

By The Week Staff Published 20 June 18

Speed Read Ageing population prompted end of one-child policy – but birth rate remains stubbornly low

By The Week Staff Last updated 9 May 18

In Depth Emma Gibson, frozen in 1992, is thought to be the oldest embryo to be successfully implanted

By The Week Staff Published 20 December 17

Speed Read Newcastle gets green light to use groundbreaking technology that can eliminate genetic disease

By The Week Staff Published 17 March 17

Speed Read Controversial procedure combines the DNA of several people in one baby

By The Week Staff Last updated 28 September 16

Speed Read Researchers keep lab-grown embryos alive for record-breaking 13 days, leading to calls for a change in the law

By The Week Staff Published 5 May 16

Speed Read The breakthrough could help the understanding of inherited diseases in dogs and humans

By The Week Staff Published 10 December 15

Speed Read British scientists says chance of success could rise from 35 per cent to 80 per cent thanks to new test

By The Week Staff Published 20 October 15

In Depth Critics say it will lead to 'designer babies' but therapy hailed as 'groundbreaking' by supporters

By The Week Staff Published 28 June 13