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New Scientistscience7 days ago
mRNA Injection Reduced Chromosome Errors in Lab Human Eggs but Result Not Statistically Significant in Older Donors
Researchers injected mRNA encoding shugoshin-1 into eggs from women aged 22 to 43 and observed lower rates of premature chromosome separation. The approach reduced aneuploidy in treated eggs compared with untreated ones from the same donors.
New Scientistscience8 days ago
Drug Blocking Interleukin-11 Reduced Ovarian Stiffness and Raised Conception Rates in Older Mice and Rats
An experimental drug lowered ovarian stiffness by 36 percent in 36-week-old mice and doubled their conception rate to 50 percent. Similar gains occurred in rats, with litter sizes rising fivefold. The study measured rising interleukin-11 levels in human ovaries across age groups.
slate.comworld8 days ago
Lambs Born Using Experimental IVF Activating Immature Eggs
An experimental IVF method produced lambs by stimulating undeveloped ovarian follicles. The approach had succeeded in mice but not previously in large mammals. Semafor reported the development July 12, 2026.
news.sky.comscience10 days ago
Experimental IVF Produces Five Lambs from Lab-Matured Sheep Eggs
Researchers achieved the first live births in a large animal using lab maturation of immature eggs. One of the resulting sheep later produced two offspring of its own.
South China Morning Postworld14 days ago
Vietnam Offers Cash, Housing, and Leave Incentives to Raise Birth Rate
A population law effective July 1 provides maternity leave, subsidies, bonuses up to US$228 and housing priority to raise birth rates. Vietnam's fertility rate reached 1.93 births per woman in 2025, below the 2.1 replacement level.
news.sky.comworld14 days ago
Donor-Egg IVF Pregnancy Rates Fall from 54 % to 43 % for Women 49 and Older, Live Births from 46 % to 32 %
Research on 1,774 women showed pregnancy rates fell from 54% to 43% and live births from 46% to 32% for those aged 49 and over using donor eggs. Miscarriage risk doubled, linked to womb lining changes.
csmonitor.comworld27 days ago
Philippines Fertility Rate at 1.7 and Thailand at 0.9, Both Below Replacement Level
The Philippines now records 1.7 children per woman while Thailand sits at 0.9, both below the 2.1 replacement level. Middle-income Southeast Asian nations face rapid fertility declines once limited to wealthier countries.
opindia.comworld37 days ago
India's Total Fertility Rate Falls to 1.9 Children per Woman
Government data released last month show India's fertility rate has dropped below the 2.1 replacement level. Women interviewed in Bengaluru cite career priorities, education, and living costs as factors in their decisions about having children.
naturalnews.comfinance39 days ago
Study Links Early iPhone Access to Fertility Rate Declines
A working paper found birth rates fell more sharply in U.S. regions with early iPhone availability than in areas without access. The analysis covered the period when one carrier held exclusive distribution rights.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld52 days ago
Women Describe Paths to Unintentional Childlessness
Personal accounts detail medical, relationship and timing factors that left some women without children despite earlier plans. The accounts note that policies aimed at raising birth rates would not have altered these outcomes.
koreaherald.comworld54 days ago
U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low as Population Growth Slows
U.S. births have fallen below deaths in recent projections while net immigration has declined. The working-age population supporting retirees is shrinking, affecting programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
thehindu.comworld56 days ago
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low of 53.1 Births per 1,000 Women in 2025
The U.S. general fertility rate reached a new low of 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2025. Officials and analysts cited smartphones, marriage trends, and costs of child-rearing as contributing factors.
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foxnews.comscience63 days ago
Study Finds Delayed Menopause in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A Finnish study of women born in 1966 found that only 3 percent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reached late perimenopause or menopause by age 46. The condition appears to preserve a larger egg reserve that can improve fertility in the 40s.
nypost.comworld71 days ago
LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana Announce Birth of Son LaOne and Plans for Fertility Nonprofit
The couple, romantically involved since 2023, revealed their son was born in January and named LaOne. They told People the birth has reshaped their views on family and legacy while they prepare to launch a platform and nonprofit offering education, emotional support and grants fo…
vancouversun.comworld71 days ago
Woman Survives Stage IV Breast Cancer Recurrence to Brain, Gives Birth to Second Child
Diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer at 29, Maralee Lellio later faced terminal Stage IV disease that spread to her brain. After aggressive treatment including a PARP inhibitor matched to her BRCA-1 positive cancer, she achieved two years cancer-free, paused medication and conce…
New York Postscience72 days ago
Bryan Johnson Reports Reducing Microplastics in Semen to Zero
Bryan Johnson said he reduced microplastic particles in his semen from 165 per milliliter to zero over 18 months. The 48-year-old said the change may represent a breakthrough in fertility research. He detailed the protocol involving sauna use, water filtration and other measures.
medium.comworld72 days ago
Woman With Stage IV Breast Cancer Gives Birth After Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Maralee Lellio was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer that had spread to her brain in 2020. After undergoing treatment including radiation and a PARP inhibitor, she later became pregnant and gave birth to a second daughter in July 2024. She continues regular scans and is sched…
Euronewspolitics78 days ago
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Improved Vaginal Microbiota and Pregnancy Outcomes in Infertility Study
A study of 104 women with primary infertility found that following the Mediterranean diet correlates with more favorable vaginal microbial profiles for pregnancy implantation and maintenance. Researchers analyzed microbiota via genetic sequencing and used machine learning to link…