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Genetic sex determination let ancient species adapt to ocean life

Genetic sex determination let ancient species adapt to ocean life

Biology / Evolution

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new analysis of extinct sea creatures suggests that the transition from egg-laying to live-born young opened up evolutionary pathways that allowed these ancient species to adapt to and thrive ...


Common infertility treatments are unlikely to improve fertility

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 08, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Long established medical interventions to help couples with infertility problems do not seem to improve fertility, according to a study published on bmj.com today. These findings challenge current practice in the UK and national ...


Study examines live birth rates following in vitro fertilization

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Thirty years ago last summer, the world's first "test-tube" baby was born, and since then more than 1 million infants have been successfully conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), the technique in which a woman's ...


Pregnancy and birth: Safe for women with kidney transplants

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women who have had a kidney transplant and have good kidney function can get pregnant and give birth without jeopardizing their health or the health of their transplant. Having children does not affect patients' kidney function ...


3 IVF attempts double chances

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Just one in three women gives birth after a single IVF attempt, but the cumulative chance of a live birth increases with each cycle - where women are offered three cycles nearly two thirds go on to have babies, reveals a ...