by Collectif | 27 Sep, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
Scientists at the CNRS and Inserm[1] have carried out experiments aimed at aggregating human embryo stem cells without external support, “solely by using magnets”. The aim is to assist regenerative medicine by creating thick or large areas of tissue,...
by Collectif | 27 Sep, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
The Australian start-up, Life Whisperer, has devised a method for selecting human embryos prior to implantation, based on deep learning and artificial intelligence. Their aim is to propose a cloud application to fertility clinics to sort IVF embryos before...
by Collectif | 27 Sep, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
Japanese scientists led by Professor Michinori Saito have succeeded in producing murine eggs from murine embryo stem cells using culture medium containing vitamin A and proteins. Their aim is to achieve the same result in humans. Their study, which was published on...
by Collectif | 27 Sep, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | Embryo research and alternatives
A British team has modified the genome of 58 human embryos [1] using CRISPR-Cas9[2]. They said that they carried out their experiments to “study early human development” (see British scientists authorised to genetically handle human embryos). They...
by Collectif | 27 Sep, 2017 | Bioethics press synthesis | All other themes
On Monday, the pharmaceutical company, Bayer, announced that Essure[1] sterilisation implants will no longer be marketed in Europe. The device, which has been “challenged for alleged adverse reactions”, has been withdrawn from the European market...