embryo
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Her worry is that “they’re basically building a blueprint” for more ethically problematic forms of embryo editing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In late 2023, CooperSurgical recalled three lots of embryo culture solution used for in vitro fertilization.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In Chloe’s case, she began the pregnancy process by contracting with a fertility clinic to implant an embryo conceived with Silvia’s egg and Fausto’s sperm.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
"I've never heard of an incident like this in the UK. It is the biggest fear of any IVF unit to mix up an egg or sperm or embryo."
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It was hard to the touch and he knew that inside the embryo was solidly frozen.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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