Publications by authors named "W Schoolcraft"

The objective of this study was to evaluate the function, and usability of a novel automated software-guided cryostorage system in an active IVF laboratory setting. The investigational device (ID) was installed at 3 IVF laboratories (sites: α, β, and γ). A total of 15 embryologists were trained to use the ID.

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Article Synopsis
  • Researchers are investigating how trophoblast cells, which are crucial for embryo implantation, grow and differentiate, but understanding is limited.
  • Human trophoblast stem cells (TSC) and specific treated stem cells (BAP) are used to study these processes, and their similarities to actual early trophoblasts have been compared.
  • The study found that while BAP and TSC closely resemble peri-implantation trophoblasts, they show minor differences in gene expression, suggesting they are useful models for studying implantation without using human embryos.
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Research Question: What is the clinical outcome of the first attempt at conception between two embryo selection methods, blastocyst morphology and preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A), chosen at the initial physician IVF consultation?

Design: In this prospective analysis, a clinical decision regarding embryo selection, blastocyst morphology (group A) or PGT-A (group B) was made during initial physician IVF consultation. Female infertility patients were matched based on maternal age (mean 32.6 ± 3.

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Background: Advanced paternal age (APA) is associated with adverse outcomes to offspring health, including increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the methylome and transcriptome of the first two early embryonic tissue lineages, the inner cell mass (ICM) and the trophectoderm (TE), from human blastocysts in association with paternal age and disease risk. High quality human blastocysts were donated with patient consent from donor oocyte IVF cycles from either APA (≥ 50 years) or young fathers.

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