Thirty-six years ago, Louise Brown became the first baby born from a new experimental reproductive procedure called in vitro fertilization (IVF). Her British parents had been trying to conceive for nine years, but they struggled with infertility due to the mother’s blocked fallopian tubes.IVF seemed like science fiction to many observers at the time. But the birth of a healthy “test tube baby” gave hope to millions of others around the world battling infertility. IVF launched a revolution in the field of reproductive medicine that continues today, with new advancements helping women conceive.
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Test-Tube Babies: A Simpler, Cheaper Technique?
Since the first test-tube baby was born more than three decades ago, in vitro fertilization has evolved into a highly sophisticated lab procedure. Now, scientists are going back to basics and testing a simpler and cheaper method.
Test Tube Baby Louise Brown Turns 35
Louise Brown, the world’s first test-tube baby, was born 35 years ago today, revolutionizing the field of reproductive medicine and giving infertile women hope that they could become mothers.
Doctors Develop $260 Test-tube Baby System for Poor World
Belgian doctors have developed a low-cost version of test-tube baby technology for use in developing countries, where sophisticated Western systems are unaffordable for most couples.
Test-Tube Baby Pioneer Professor Sir Robert Edwards Dies
The IVF pioneer whose work led to the world’s first “test tube baby” has died at the age of 87.