in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

 in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

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Scientists seek breakthroughs to improve IVF success rates

Scientists are also exploring a more radical future technology known as in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), which could allow eggs or sperm to be created from ordinary body cells such as skin samples

An image of an oocyte with a bright image of a skin cell nucleus before fertilization. Photo: Oregon Health & Science University/REUTERS

Scientists create human eggs using skin cells

FILE PHOTO: An endangered east African black rhinoceros and her young one walk in Tanzania's Serengeti park, May 21, 2010. REUTERS/Tom Kirkwood/File Photo

Scientists reveal IVF breakthrough that could save rhino species

Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida Akhter. Sketch: TBS

IVF: No surveillance for 'solution' business as women continue to bear brunt of infertility blame