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A mouse with two genetic fathers

Health

We are a step closer to making babies with same-sex genetic parents

We are getting better at creating mice with same-sex parents but we are still nowhere near the point at which this could be attempted in people

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IVF

Health

IVF success boosted by drug that helps embryos implant in the womb

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plastic bottle

Health

BPA-free plastics seem to disrupt sperm and egg development in mice

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The male fish who eat their eggs because they want better babies

Environment

The male fish who eat their eggs because they want better babies

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Just a few drinks during pregnancy might be enough to lower future IQ

Health

Just a few drinks during pregnancy might be enough to lower future IQ

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Fewer baby boys were born after three major earthquakes in Japan

Humans

Fewer baby boys were born after three major earthquakes in Japan

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A newborn baby

Health

How our bodies are rapidly colonised by bacteria when we're born

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Electron micrograph of sperm

Health

First attempt to get CRISPR gene editing working in sperm

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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to mother's health in pregnancy

Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to mother's health in pregnancy

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Male peacocks can make females' heads vibrate at a distance

Life

Male peacocks can make females' heads vibrate at a distance

Peahens have fan-shaped crests on their heads, and it seems males can make these crests resonate by making a specific noise with their tails

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Health

The cancer-fighting multi-organ: 9 ways the placenta is amazing

Features

Health

Seafood-lovers have more sex and take less time to get pregnant

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Health

Changes in your sperm reveal if you’ve had a difficult life

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Life

Ape ‘midwives’ spotted helping female bonobos give birth

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