Zinc found in glassware may impair embryo development in IVF

Zinc found in glassware may impair embryo development in IVF

The research team discovered that glassware used to manipulate and culture fertilized eggs in the fields of assisted reproductive technology (ART), livestock farming, and basic research contains toxic substances that interfere with the development of fertilized eggs (embryos).

New Research Reveals Zinc Leaching from Glassware Impairs Embryo

In a groundbreaking study that could reshape the landscape of assisted reproductive technology, researchers have uncovered a startling revelation about the glassware commonly used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. This research highlights the potential dangers posed by the very tools clinicians have relied upon for decades to facilitate embryo development. The study, led by a team of prominent scientists, identifies zinc as a toxic sub…