News: ivf

Case study: Shining light on embryo health

Associate Prof Kylie Dunning

Pregnancies assisted by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) have doubled between 2002-2017, however, the IVF success rate has remained stagnant – something Associate Professor Kylie Dunning, leader of Robinson Research Institute’s Reproductive Success group, would like to change.

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EmbryoGen

Scientist using pipette for IVF

Research on the immune response to pregnancy by Prof Sarah Robertson led to the development of a first-in-class embryo culture media to increase chances of embryo implantation in women suffering repeated IVF failure.

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Holograms for life: improving IVF success

A 3D hologram of a 2-cell embryo generated by the digital holographic microscope.

In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project.

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Acupuncture during IVF doesn’t increase chances of having a baby

Acupuncture has become a  treatment prior to and during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Women hope it will increase their chances of having a baby, but also provide support with reducing stress, and feeling relaxed and well while undergoing treatment.

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Making babies in the 21st Century

The RRI hosted the 5th annual Making Babies in the 21st Century public forum last week in the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Adelaide Health and Medical Science Building.

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