• Science Strategy and Operations Manager, Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University
Almost 65% of couples in Australia and New Zealand are using ICSI as part of their IVF treatment. From shutterstock.com

Fertility miracle or fake news? Understanding which IVF ‘add‑ons’ really work

It can be difficult to understand all the ‘add-on’ procedures available with IVF. A new study finds one popular fertility technology, ICSI, is being offered to couples it might not be suitable for.
Semi-identical twins share all the DNA passed on from their mother, but only a portion from their father. From shutterstock.com

Same same but different: when identical twins are non‑identical

Semi-identical or sesquizygotic twins occur when two sperm fertilise one egg. A boy and a girl in Brisbane are only the second set of semi-identical twins known in the world.
It’s hard for lay readers to ascertain the difference between incremental research and genuine breakthroughs that will change the practice of medicine. The University of Melbourne/AAP

Why the media need to tread carefully when reporting research findings

Now, more than ever, in a world filled with ‘fake news’, it’s up to researchers to work hard to have accurate messages publicised.
Social and financial pressures are driving many Australian women who want to have children to wait until later in life. mimagephotography/Shutterstock

How old is too old for a safe pregnancy?

Are there other risks and complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth in your 50s and 60s – or even your 40s?

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