In vitro fertilisation

actually touching anything, the possibility of infection is greatly reduced. However, not all innovations are this simple and evidently beneficial for all without creating uneasiness amongst different stakeholders in society. Let’s take for examples, In vitro fertilization (IVF) and anti-aging mechanisms (AM). IVF is the joining of a woman 's egg and a man 's sperm in a laboratory dish. It is usually a five (5) step process. The steps are; stimulation, egg retrieval, insemination and…

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a series of procedures used to assist with the conception of a child in couples who may have difficulties getting pregnant on their own. In vitro means outside of the body, the woman’s egg is removed and then fertilized with the man’s sperm in a lab. These procedures are so important for couples who would otherwise have no way of becoming pregnant. With infertility being at about ten-percent, in vitro fertilization is becoming a more utilized method of conception.…

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a method used prior to implantation to help identify genetic defects within embryos created through in vitro fertilization. This procedure is used to help prevent particular diseases or disorders from being passed on to the infant (American Pregnancy Association). Science cannot only help couples that are unable to have babies, but it can help them have babies they want. However, where should the line be drawn for modern reproductive medicine? (Kalb…

engineered in vitro for specially selected traits, which can vary from lowered disease-risk to gender selection.” (Arizona Board of Regents 2015) Parents would be able to select whether or not their child inherits a certain genetic disease, sex, super intelligence and some doctors believe that in 10 years time you will be able to choose the eye colour of your baby and it will have an 80% success rate. How does designer babies work? First scientists create an embryo using In-vitro…

Scientific technology today has made many advancements. Humans have more at their fingertips than ever before, including the option to design their own baby. A common technique for doing so is known as in vitro fertilization. This technique involves combining the sperm and eggs into a petri dish and then inserting the fertilized eggs into the female’s uterus. Other methods include injecting specific sperm directly into the fallopian tubes, this sperm can be provided by either the parents…

In M. A. Garcia’s article “Eggs for Sale”, she was very honestly details her thoughts and emotions regarding her decision to become an egg donor. Initially, she was simply motivated by money, yet she ultimately learned the gift of life that she was passing on to a couple in need. If I were to one day decide to become a parent and discovered I was physically unable to conceive, I would want someone to donate me some of their egg sperm or if that didn’t work out for me I would buy eggs for me to…

One source that has been found to cover this topic is a recorded documentary aired on PBS entitled "Test Tube Babies". This documentary includes examples of how doctors and other professionals attempted to complete in vitro fertilization before it was done successfully. An example included in the video was Dr. Landrum Shettles who attempted human egg fertilization in 1973 but was unsuccessful in producing a child from the method (Test Tube Babies). This account and others like it, help to…

In the online article “DNA Procedure”, the author Ian Sample explains a procedure of a DNA mitochondrial transplant to help parents who have a risk of passing on genetic diseases to their children. The procedure consists of taking the nucleus from the woman’s egg, inserted it into a donor’s egg, then fertilizing it with the husband’s sperm. This is a very controversial procedure that has been discussed for many years. The procedure is a great thing when wanting to help mothers who cannot have…

The end goal for any scientist is to find a problem, discover a way to solve it, create a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, and potentially succeed and share their discovery. This leads to advances in every industry, from medical equipment to efficient energy consumption, and even the field of psychology. The purpose behind developmental science is to better understand the factors that play a role in the formation of ourselves as individuals. One great example of a trend I am sure developmental…

In a new article published in the New York Times, a study was conducted that proves that children who are born from older fathers have a higher risk of getting a mental illness, compared to their siblings. These mental illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism (Carey 2014). The study was conducted in Sweden since they keep good track of their medical records. This made it easier for researchers to look at siblings and see if the age of the father had any correlation with…