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THE EDIT

Three stories, selected by Anastasia.

ISSUE Nº 03 — THE LAB

How Do IVF Labs Make Sure They Never Mix Up Your Eggs or Embryos?

Be honest... if you have ever gone through IVF, which would be the single question that has crossed your mind at least once? “How do I know they have not mixed up my eggs, sperm or embryos with someone else’s?” Oh well... let me take you with me behind the laboratory doors, because there is actually an entire system built around making sure that does not happen. From the moment your eggs or sperm enter the lab, every tube, dish and embryo has to be identified, checked and traced through each critical step. And trust me... it is far more controlled than most people ever get to see...

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ISSUE Nº 03 — WOMEN’S HEALTH

Your Period Contains More Information Than We Thought

For most of us, a period is something to manage, get through, and move on from. But biologically, menstrual blood is carrying far more than we tend to think about. It has got cells from the endometrium, immune signals, proteins and genetic material. Scientists are now asking whether this monthly sample could reveal things about our health that we have been overlooking for years.

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THE FOUNDER & EDITOR

“Scientific information should be accurate enough for experts—and clear enough for everyone else.”

Anastasia R. trained in biomedical science and clinical embryology, and writes at the point where reproductive science, genetics and real human life meet.

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EDITORIAL STANDARDS

Trust is part of the work.

  1. 01Interrogate the claim
  2. 02Read beyond the headline
  3. 03Make uncertainty visible

LETTERS FROM ANASTASIA

Letters from Anastasia

Occasional notes on genes, fertility and the science I can’t stop thinking about.

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