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South Carolina bill defining ‘unborn child’ from conception sparks warnings over abortion penalties and IVF
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A South Carolina Senate proposal would define an unborn child as a human being from conception and expand civil and criminal tools around abortion. Medical and legal groups warn the language could reach assisted reproduction, including IVF, even as supporters say it targets abortion providers and those who aid abortions.
Researchers have magnetized cattle sperm using tiny beads, enabling them to be guided by external fields toward an egg. The method formed healthy embryos in lab tests at rates matching standard sperm. It aims to support future in vivo fertilization inside the body.
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A couple in Gurugram claims DNA tests revealed that their IVF-born twin girls are not biologically related to them. They are seeking answers through police and court channels after the birth at a reputed hospital.
A study reveals that preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, a standard IVF procedure, cannot detect certain genetic changes that occur in embryos shortly before implantation. Researchers observed these abnormalities in real time using advanced microscopy on thawed human embryos. While the findings highlight limitations in embryo screening, their impact on pregnancy success remains unclear.
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President Donald Trump announced measures on Thursday to reduce the price of in vitro fertilization and infertility treatments, incorporating input from pro-life advocates. The plan includes optional employer insurance coverage for IVF and a new agreement with pharmaceutical firm EMD Serono for discounted fertility drugs. Pro-life groups expressed relief that the policy avoids mandates or subsidies.