A microscope image of a human egg contains a nucleus taken from a skin cell. (Mitalipov Laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University) WASHINGTON — Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create ...

It's a commonly held belief: Sperm cells are like runners in an epic race, competing against each other for access to the coveted egg at the finish line. The egg, in turn, waits patiently for the ...

Bills to safeguard in vitro fertilization providers in Kentucky from criminal liability and to codify wording that a fertilized human embryo cannot be considered an “unborn child” were filed this week ...

This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. With Steve Inskeep, I'm Linda Wertheimer. The Food and Drug Administration has until the end of this month to decide whether to allow emergency ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This papier mache model of a recently ...

Colorado is one of several states facing a controversial ballot measure this fall that could have far-reaching impacts on abortion law. Amendment 48 would define "personhood" as beginning at the ...

South Carolina women, physicians and legislators are vigorously moving to protect fertility care in the Palmetto State in the wake of a Feb. 16 decision by the Alabama Supreme Court to grant ...

Alabama lawmakers have proposed bills meant to protect in vitro fertilization treatments in the state following an unprecedented decision by the state's Supreme Court that ruled frozen embryos should ...

Those opposed to the decision of the Alabama Supreme Court to say a fertilized human egg is considered a human being use the phrase "an egg is not a chicken." However, a fertilized egg in 21 days will ...