cryobiology
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New Human-Like Synthetic Embryos Could Uncover Cause of Miscarriages, Scientists Say
Scientists in the United Kingdom and the United States have created synthetic human-like embryos without the need for eggs or sperm. While the embryo does not have a brain or heartbeat, scientists are hopeful that it will shed light on the cause of miscarriages and genetic diseases.
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The World Is in the Middle of a Twin Boom, Study Finds
Across the globe, the rate of twin births has jumped tremendously over the past 40 years, new research suggests. The study’s authors say that twin births have likely reached an all-time high, thanks largely to the use of medically assisted reproduction, such as in-vitro fertilisation, along with more pregnancies in older mothers.
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Brain Preservation Breakthrough Could Usher In A New Era In Cryonics
Researchers from 21st Century Medicine have developed a new technique to allow long term storage of a near-perfect mammalian brain. It’s a breakthrough that could have serious implications for cryonics, and the futuristic prospect of bringing the frozen dead back to life.