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07/30/2024

IVF Buddy offers holistic support for your fertility journey, covering nutrition, mental health, and exercise. Empower yourself with the knowledge and resources you need for a healthier path to parenthood. Let's nurture your body and mind together.

07/19/2024

Discover with IVF Buddy: Understand fertility factors and treatment options, including IVF, to make informed choices. Plus, our timely reminders ensure you stay on track with your medication for improved adherence. Empower your fertility journey with us.

06/06/2024

Navigating fertility? IVF Buddy simplifies your journey to parenthood. Plus, with us, you’ll never miss a clinic visit again. Our assistant ensures you remember and are prepared for each appointment, guiding you every step of the way.

06/03/2024

IVF Buddy is your personalized fertility journey assistant to educate you on the factors impacting fertility and the breadth of treatment options, such as IVF. It's our mission to ensure you're well-informed about your choices on this important journey. Let's explore your path to parenthood together.

06/03/2024

Welcome to IVF Buddy, your guide on the fertility journey. Navigating the path to parenthood is complex, but you're not alone. We're here to clarify and support you at every step. Let Embryo Science be your companion in understanding and achieving your parenthood dreams.

05/27/2024

Many couples face fertility challenges, often compounded by a lack of awareness. Modern medical science offers innovative IVF techniques to help turn these dreams into reality. Let’s talk about how we can support your journey to parenthood.

04/21/2024

Role of Genetics in Sleep Patterns

While external factors like work or school greatly influence our sleep schedules, recent research suggests genetics also play a significant role. Previous studies identified 24 genetic loci associated with being a morning or night person, but a new study published in Nature Communications has identified a much larger number - 351 loci - that impact sleep timing. Researchers analyzed the genomes of 700,000 volunteers, comparing genetic differences with self-reported sleep patterns and data from activity monitors worn by participants for a week.

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Researchers have identified 351 loci involved in circadian rhythm regulation.Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/alarm-analog-clock-at-3-06-1449900/While the sleep schedules are largely influenced by environmental factors such as work or school, previous research has identified 24 loci that l...

04/01/2024

Stem-cells Successfully Treat Anosmia in Mice

Anosmia, the inability to smell, affects approximately 15% of the US population and can result from various factors such as colds, head trauma, and genetic disorders. This condition can lead to several unfortunate consequences, including loss of appetite, alterations in food taste, and difficulty detecting dangerous odors like smoke or chemicals. Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine conducted a study demonstrating the effectiveness of cellular replacement therapy in improving the sense of smell in mice with non-functioning sensory neurons. Using a genetic mouse model lacking cilia on olfactory sensory neurons, which impairs their ability to smell, the researchers administered nose drops containing globose basal cells, stem cells capable of replacing damaged or old olfactory sensory neurons.

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Stem-cell therapy found to establish sense of smell in mice with non-functioning sensory neurons.Approximately 15% of the US population suffers from anosmia, the inability to smell. This disorder can be caused by several factors including colds, head trauma, and genetic disorders; with many unfortun...

03/31/2024

DNA Methylation Linked to Early-Onset Myopia

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, occurs when the shape of the eye changes, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it, leading to blurry vision, particularly for distant objects. This condition affects over 30% of Canadians and has various genetic and environmental factors, such as ethnicity, family history, and outdoor activities. Notably, developing myopia at a young age can lead to faster progression and greater severity. A recent study in PLOS ONE explored the role of DNA methylation in early-onset myopia by analyzing umbilical samples and conducting eye measurements on children from birth to 3 years old. The researchers found significant associations between early-onset myopia and specific CpG sites.

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In a recent study, CpG site-specific methylation was found to be significantly associated with the development of myopia in three year old children.Image source: https://www.clinicabaviera.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/iStock-494711582-300x199.jpgMyopia, also known as nearsightedness, is cause...

03/17/2024

Researchers Discover a New Method of S***m Separation

Gender selection, while prohibited in countries like Canada, Australia, and China, is commonly practiced in the US through techniques like s***m separation and embryo genetic testing. These methods allow individuals to choose the gender of their child, often for reasons such as family balancing or preventing inheritance of sex-linked diseases. At the University of Michigan, researchers investigated differences in gene and receptor expression between X- and Y-s***m in mice to develop an effective separation method. They discovered genes exclusive to X chromosomes in s***m, including surface receptors like TLR7 and TLR8, which respond to a common ligand called resiquimod (R848). Adding R848 to s***m samples slowed down X-s***m, reducing their movement towards a nutrient-rich layer in a test tube.

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While gender selection is illegal in countries such as Canada, Australia, and China, it is an accepted practice in the US. Techniques such as s***m separation and embryo genetic testing are performed to allow individuals to select the gender of their child.There are a variety of reasons why people m...

03/07/2024

Donor DNA Detected in Semen of Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient

Chris Long, an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Department, underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat his Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, which proved successful. However, an unexpected discovery emerged during testing: his semen contained only DNA from his donor. While bone marrow transplants aim to replace blood cells and stem cells, resulting in chimerism in blood and bone marrow, concern arose about the presence of donor DNA in s***m. Long, who had undergone a vasectomy, clarified that the analyzed samples did not contain s***m, suggesting that the donor's DNA likely originated from other cells in semen, such as leukocytes.

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To treat his Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Chris Long, an employee of the Washoe County Sheriff's Department, underwent a bone marrow transplant. While the treatment was successful, he found after testing that his semen contained only DNA belonging to his donor. Bone marrow transplants are designed to re...