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Old fathers pass on more mutations to kids than old mothers

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Old fathers pass on more mutations to kids than old mothers

A huge study of Icelanders suggests that older men pass on four times as many new mutations to their kids than women

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Why UK midwives are back-pedalling on natural childbirth

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Chemical controllers: How hormones influence your body and mind

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IVF babies tend to be lighter than others but end up heavier

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IVF babies tend to be lighter than others but end up heavier

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Clinic ‘turkey baster’ method may be worth trying before IVF

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Clinic ‘turkey baster’ method may be worth trying before IVF

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Prenatal test spots genetic anomalies linked to miscarriage

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Eating lots of sugar when pregnant may raise risk of allergies

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Eating lots of sugar when pregnant may raise risk of allergies

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The ethics issue: Should we impose population controls?

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A pregnant woman receives treatment in hospital

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Babies are dying during childbirth in the UK due to poor care

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The cytomegalovirus Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV5)

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Anxiety drug may prevent common virus that causes birth defects

Cytomegalovirus is a common cause of seizures, deafness and Zika-like symptoms in infants. An anxiety drug available in France protects mice from the virus

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Fetuses turn to follow face-like shapes while in the womb

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Drinking small amounts while pregnant may affect the baby’s face

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Artificial womb helps premature lamb fetuses grow for 4 weeks

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Zika outbreak may have led to fewer births in Rio de Janeiro

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