Study Finds Increased Rates of DNA Mutations in Mice Pups Conceived with IVF

Study finds increased rates of DNA mutations in mice pups conceived with IVF

Mice pups conceived with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the lab have slightly increased rates of DNA errors, or mutations, compared to pups conceived naturally, a new study on artificial reproductive technologies suggests.

Fertility Treatments in Mice Associated with Increased Mutation Rates

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Genome Research, scientists at The Jackson Laboratory have uncovered a subtle yet significant increase in the rate of spontaneous genetic mutations in mice conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF). This revelation adds a new dimension to our understanding of how fertility interventions […]