No increased risk of cancer in children born after fertility treatment
Children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to be at greater risk of developing cancer than other children,...
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates
Over the last few years, Flint, Michigan, has been in the news due to findings related to lead in its water supply. New research that...
Taking CRISPR from clipping scissors to word processor
Using the gene-editing tool CRISPR to snip at DNA is often akin to using scissors to edit a newspaper article. You can cut out words, but...
How dads pre-conception health can affect the baby, too
Many moms-to-be know that their health even before they become pregnant -- known as pre-conception health -- can affect the health of...
Gene Editing Is Now Precise Enough to Modify a Single Letter of DNA
Gene editing has the power to completely reshape our world. It promises everything from fixing the genetic faults that lead to disease,...
As many as 1 in 20 US kids harmed by alcohol in the womb, study says
More children have been affected by drinking during pregnancy than previously thought, according to a study published Tuesday in the...
Air pollution around conception tied to birth defects
Women who breathe polluted air during the month right before or after they get pregnant may be more likely to have babies with birth...
Pregnant women who take folic acid and multivitamins have babies with lower autism risk
If you're pregnant, a new study released today may give you one more reason to listen to your doctor if he or she prescribes a folic acid...
