Matthews Distinguished Professor Carol Warner’s research on In-Vitro Fertilization and single embryo fertilization was featured in a front-page story in the August 24, 2004 issue of The Boston Globe’s Science section.

RISKY, MULTIPLE PREGNANCIES MAY BE THING OF THE PAST
Published on August 24, 2004
Author:  Jessica T. Lee Globe Correspondent

Scientists are on the verge of being able to tell whether or not an embryo will develop into a healthy fetus, a milestone that might allow doctors to stem the epidemic of twins and triplets from in-vitro fertilization.

By examining embryo genetics and using high-technology imaging, scientists are learning to identify signs that an embryo is healthy. If they can master this, doctors can confidently implant just one embryo rather than several as they do now to increase the chance of a viable ...
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