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A new medium developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge may help improve IVF and prevent miscarriages. Thanks to their work it is now possible to grow embryos in vitro for 13 days.
Previously it was only possible to grow embryos in the lab for seven days. Observing the embryo's development past this time will give new insight into its growth and implantation in the womb.
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A new medium developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge may help improve IVF and prevent miscarriages. Thanks to their work it is now possible to grow embryos in vitro for 13 days.
Previously it was only possible to grow embryos in the lab for seven days. Observing the embryo's development past this time will give new insight into its growth and implantation in the womb.
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MORE VIDEOS: bit.ly/2pIHNL3