No one ever plans to struggle with infertility. But, for those having trouble conceiving, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about next steps. That may include undergoing assisted reproductive ...

UCLA graduate student Jeffrey Riffell and UCLA biology professor Richard Zimmer report the first experimental test on the role of small-scale physics as it influences the interactions between sperm ...

Re “When are the souls handed out?” Opinion, July 18 David Barash provides convincing scientific details that reveal there is no one moment of conception. Conception is a process. So maybe the ...

Home insemination kits are a convenient choice for individuals and couples seeking to conceive privately. This article defines home insemination kits, explains their use, benefits, safety, and key ...

Jessica Ivry has been struggling for the past four years with a decision: the fate of her final frozen embryo — the last remnant of the in vitro fertilization process that led to the birth of Ivry’s 3 ...

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Earlier this month voters in two U.S. States, Colorado and North Dakota, considered new laws that would bolster the legal rights of a fetus before birth. Neither of these ballot initiatives passed, ...