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PET – Progress Educational Trust – an independent charity that improves choices for people affected by fertility and genetic conditions, and publishes BioNews.
London, UK
Joined August 2009
PET is proud to have published the new #SCBEMcode with @Cam_Repro today, & grateful to all the members of the Working Group that drafted the Code Read this article – in which Working Group members reflect on the Code's significance #SCBEMs #EmbryoModels
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Fresh embryo transfer could be the most effective option for women with a low likelihood of achieving a live birth through IVF, finds a new study. Dr Sneha Thennati writes more about this study in BioNews: #pregnancy #fertility #infertility #ttc
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Genes on the Y chromosome that regulate the development of sperm and influence fertility in male mice have been identified. “Historically, the Y chromosome has been misunderstood... said Dr Jeremie Subrini. Find out more : #genetics #genomics #fertility
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The @HFEA has recommended a law review in light of lab-made eggs and sperm via ‘in vitro gametogenesis (IVG)’. Lynne Smit writes more in BioNews: #embryolaw #invitrogametogenesis #genetics #genomics #fertility #infertility
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Sit back and relax - the BioNews team have gathered together all the essential fertility and genomic news (with expert comment and reviews) - so you don't have to. #fertility #ivf #genomics #ethics #law #stemcells #NewsUpdate #news
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COMMENT: Professor Kirsty Horsey and Dr Zaina Mahmoud argue that the constant drip-feeding of surrogacy misinformation by so-called ‘moral entrepreneurs’ risks skewing the debate. Read in BioNews: #surrogacy #pregnancy #ttc #fertility #infertility #IVF
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📣 New Podcast! "Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Barriers to Access" on @Spreaker #genetics #genomics #hfea #ivf #pgt #pgtaccess #pgtm #pgtsr #raredisease
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Two major new studies have shown that subtle changes in the brain can be identified decades before a diagnosis of #Huntingtonsdisease . Dr Laura Riggall writes more in BioNews: #huntingtons #dementia #neurodegenerativedisease #genetics #Genomics
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Nearly 300 genomic regions associated with increased risk for bipolar disorder have been uncovered in a new study. Dr Marisa Flook writes more about these genetic risk factors for BPD in BioNews: #bipolar #bipolardisorder #genetics #genomics #DNA
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PET Chair of Trustees in the Media Prof Robin Lovell-Badge, has been discussing in vitro gametogenesis on the Today programme, alongside Prof Sarah Franklin. Listen here - begins at 2:18:55. #genomics #genetics #fertility #bioethics #infertility #science
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COMMENT: ‘Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Barriers to Access’. Dr Jess Buxton discusses the first PET event of 2025 which focused on access to and funding for PGT. Read in BioNews: #genetics #genomics #fertility #ttc #infertility
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It is easier to stay up-to-date with BioNews Sit back and relax - the BioNews team have gathered together all the essential #fertility and genomic news (with expert comment and reviews) - so you don't have to. #ivf #genomics #ethics #law #stemcells #News
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COMMENT: ‘Cousin marriages should not be banned’ argue Dr Tara Clancy, Pooja Dasani and Dr Ajoy Sarkar, on behalf of the British Society for Genetic Medicine. Read the full article in BioNews: #cousinmarriage #genetics #genomics #DNA #familylaw
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It is easier to stay up-to-date with BioNews Sit back and relax - the BioNews team have gathered together all the essential #fertility and #Genomics news (with expert comment and reviews) - so you don't have to. #ivf #ethics #law #stemcells #news
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A novel gene insertion therapy may be able to cure infants of a rare genetic liver disease - ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency. Find out more on our website: #genetherapy #genetics #genomics #liverdisease @GraceWoolston @dhrutidb2212
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YOUR WEBINAR INVITATION In Vitro Gametogenesis: what issues does it raise? Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00 - 14:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Register here: Everyone is welcome #fertility #infertility #Bioethics #ethics #stemcells
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The effectiveness of #radiotherapy in killing cancer cells depends on the DNA repair pathway that the cell chooses to fix the radiation-induced damage. Read the full BioNews article by Olivia Goff here: #cancer #genetics #genomics #cancertherapy
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COMMENT: ‘The empirical embryo’ - @julianhitchcock builds upon his presentation at the #PETconf24 as he discusses how best to define the human embryo... Read in BioNews: #embryolaw #familylaw #embryoresearch #fertility #infertility #pregnancy #ttc #IVF
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REVIEW: ‘Bob Edwards Memorial Lecture @Fertility2025 'I can confidently say that she rightfully deserves to be regarded as one of the giants... ' Read the review by Dr Roberta Migale in BioNews: #IVF #ttc #research #embryoresearch #fertility #infertility
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A world first - doctors have transplanted testicular tissue into adult after it was frozen prior to chemotherapy 16yrs ago. Dr Thomas Hopkins writes more about this research in BioNews: #stemcells #fertility #IVF #childhoodcancer #cryopreservation
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