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Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG to consult on reducing fertility services
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG to consult on reducing fertility services 4 October 2021 Appeared in BioNews 1115 The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is to hold a public consultation regarding the provision of fertility treatment in the area. Following the merger of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCGs to a single entity, various policies are to be aligned across the areas.
Couple discover embryos were lost by clinic 20 years ago
Couple discover embryos were lost by clinic 20 years ago 26 April 2021 Appeared in BioNews 1092 A couple is pursuing legal action against a hospital after learning that their embryos had been lost by the clinic. Dr Elaine Meyer, and Dr Barry Prizant underwent IVF in 1995 at Women & Infants Hospital, in Rhode Island. They had a successful pregnancy and nine further embryos were stored for future use. Four years later the couple returned to the clinic to try to conceive a second baby.
Semen quality linked to environmental factors during mother's pregnancy
Semen quality linked to environmental factors during mother's pregnancy 29 March 2021 Appeared in BioNews 1089 Semen quality may be impacted in men whose mothers were exposed to certain chemicals whilst pregnant, a recent study has found.
Biden appoints geneticist Eric Lander as scientific adviser
Biden appoints geneticist Eric Lander as scientific adviser 25 January 2021 Appeared in BioNews 1080 US President Joe Biden has selected geneticist Professor Eric Lander as his presidential scientific adviser. Should the appointment be confirmed by the Senate, Professor Lander will sit in Biden's cabinet as the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the first presidential scientific adviser to do so. This would also be the first time a biologist has ever held the position.
Gene crucial to the regulation of sexual desire in men discovered
Gene crucial to the regulation of sexual desire in men discovered 21 September 2020 Appeared in BioNews 1064 A single gene which encodes the enzyme aromatase, is crucial for the regulation of male sexual desire according to research from Northwestern University, Illinois. Aromatase, which is encoded by the Cyp19a1 gene, is involved in the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen, driving male sexual activity.
Podcast Review: Franklin Centenary Podcast
Podcast Review: Franklin Centenary Podcast 14 September 2020 Appeared in BioNews 1063 When I was asked to review a podcast about Dr Rosalind Franklin for BioNews, the name was definitely familiar but I needed to google her to remind myself that she was a researcher and chemist, most known for her work in the discovery of the structures of DNA, RNA and viruses.
New Jersey may be the first US state to require licensing for embryo storage
New Jersey may be the first US state to require licensing for embryo storage 2 December 2019 Appeared in BioNews 1026 New Jersey looks set to become the first US state to require licensing and inspection of facilities that store embryos being used for fertility treatment. The bill is the first of its kind in the US and has been passed following several cases where stored embryos have been lost due to problems at cryostorage facilities.
Experts caution on implications of 'lost embryos' lawsuit
26 November 2018 Experts have strongly criticised a claim that embryos lost during a storage tank failure at a fertility clinic were 'people'. In the aftermath of the embryo storage tank failure at University Hospital Ahuja Medical Centre, Ohio (see BioNews 961), one of the affected couples, Wendy and Rick Penniman, announced that they were suing the clinic. The couple claims that loss of the embryos amounts to 'wrongful death'. Experts have strongly criticised the lawsuit.
Spontaneous DNA errors may lead to dementia
Many cases of dementia could be caused by non-inherited, spontaneous DNA mutations early in prenatal life, a new study suggests. Only one in 20 cases of dementia happens in patients with a family history of the condition. What causes the remaining majority of cases has been difficult to pin down. Research now suggests mutations arising during gestation could account for some of these cases.
New law in Illinois requires cover for gamete freezing in cancer
Illinois has become the latest US state to insist medical insurers fund fertility preservation treatments for cancer patients. Governor Bruce Rauner signed the bill into law on 27 August 2018, making Illinois the fifth state to pass so-called oncofertility laws.
Crowdfunding may 'mislead' on stem cell treatments
Crowdfunding campaigns to raise money for stem cell treatments tend to exaggerate potential benefits while understating potential risks of the interventions, suggests a new study. When insurance companies will not pay for unproven stem cell treatments, patients sometimes seek other sources such as crowdfunding, which harnesses social media to raise money.
Upgraded CRISPR edits thousands of genes at once
An upgraded version of the CRISPR approach to genome editing has been used for the first time to edit multiple genes at once and assess the effects of editing. It is hoped that this advance will make it easier for scientists to identify pathological genetic changes in the future. 'For several years, scientists have used CRISPR to cut many genes at one time.
Gene may accelerate memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
A gene mutation may speed up memory and general cognitive decline in people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say that this knowledge could improve the effectiveness of current treatments.
Red-hair gene link to Parkinson's
A gene variant resulting in red hair and fair skin, already known to increase the risk of melanoma, may also predispose carriers to the development of Parkinson's disease (PD), a recent study conducted in mice has found. Researchers have found different variants of the MC1R gene, which regulates production of melanin pigment, appear to alter the amount of dopamine-producing cells in the area of the brain affected by Parkinson's disease.
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