Hey friends! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from our lab. We’ve teamed up with a company called Advanced BioSystems to kick off a groundbreaking clinical trial focused on a new embryo culture system using microfluidics. This innovative approach could revolutionize how embryos are nurtured during IVF.
Now, instead of the traditional culture dishes filled with medium droplets, we’re experimenting with a microfluidic device that continuously replenishes the embryo’s environment. Imagine fresh medium flowing in while the spent medium flows out—keeping everything perfectly balanced. In our study, embryos will be split into two groups: one will be cultured in this cutting-edge microfluidic system, and the other in the traditional static setup. Both groups will receive the same media, but we’re hoping to see enhanced development rates in the microfluidics group.
Previous studies on mouse embryos have shown impressive results, with nearly double the cell numbers and a 22% increase in pregnancy rates for those grown in microfluidics compared to the static method. The technology has been thoroughly tested, and we’re excited to begin enrolling participants for this study. If you’re interested, be sure to ask your doctor for more details at your next appointment.
This research could pave the way for more effective fertility treatments, and we can’t wait to share our findings with you. If you’re curious about at-home insemination options, you can check out this resource on artificial insemination kits. Plus, for further reading on insemination procedures, this article on IUI is an excellent resource.
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In summary, we’re thrilled about the potential of microfluidics in improving embryo culture, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it can enhance fertility outcomes. Stay tuned for more updates!