Studies to find better ways to preserve human eggs, ovarian tissue under way

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Three human eggs donated to research because they were inadequate for fertilization that have been vitrified then warmed. Credit: Medical College of Georgia
Three human eggs, donated to research because they were inadequate for fertilization, that have been vitrified then warmed. Credit: Medical College of Georgia

The goal is to make human eggs, ovarian tissue, blood vessels, even whole organs available when needed.


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