
16/08/2025
The paper "Genetics of infertility and 'assisted fertilisation' in the Bible: The case of Abraham and his family" is a good example of genuine scientific curiosity and how the generation of scientific knowledge does not always have to be based on impactful technological developments, or promote innovation and generate commercial value.
The transfer of knowledge and innovation are relevant and crucial aspects, but keeping support for fundamental science is a necessity that cannot be neglected.
Couple infertility is a very ancient medical condition. One of the first descriptions of familial infertility/subfertility is contained in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, written in the 10th c...