Aneuploidy

This study looked at 141 men with Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) to see if younger men (ages 15–22) have a better chance of finding sperm through testicular biopsy compared to older men (ages 23–55). Participants provided two semen samples, and if no sperm were found, they underwe…

This study tested a new blood test to diagnose Down syndrome (trisomy 21) in pregnant women without the risks of invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Researchers collected blood samples from 150 pregnant women at high risk and analyzed fetal cells. The goal is to provide a saf…

This study tested a new blood test that looks at fetal DNA in the mother's blood to detect Down syndrome (trisomy 21) as early as the first trimester. Researchers enrolled 976 pregnant women at high risk and compared the blood test results to standard invasive methods. The goal w…

This study looked at 112 people with known differences in their sex chromosomes (X and Y) to better understand how these variations affect health, especially infertility. Participants underwent physical exams, blood and urine tests, imaging, and sensory checks over about 5 days. …

This study looked at 200 men with sperm abnormalities to see if vacuoles (tiny holes) in the sperm head are linked to DNA damage. Researchers used high-powered microscopes and genetic tests to measure vacuole size and chromosome errors. The goal is to help doctors pick healthier …

This study tested a new way to pick the healthiest embryos for IVF. Instead of the usual expensive genetic test, researchers used a machine (NMR) to analyze the fluid embryos grow in. They looked for chemical differences between normal and abnormal embryos. The goal is to make em…

This study tested a new parent questionnaire called ORALQUEST to assess feeding and eating disorders in children aged 9 months to 6 years. Researchers included 338 children with chronic conditions like heart defects or autism, as well as those with picky eating. The goal was to s…

This completed study of over 7,000 pregnant women looked at whether the father's age influences the chance of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) in the baby. While it's well known that the mother's age matters, the father's role is less clear. Researchers used a blood test called the Opt…