Monday, October 11, 2010

The creators of IVF awarded Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize for Medicine has been granted to one of the developers of I.V.F., or in vitro fertilization treatment. Dr. Robert Edwards was one of the pioneers within the development of the procedure. He also assisted in implanting the first embryo via I.V.F. fertility treatments that was carried to term. Over the years, some controversy over ethical concerns has been elevated, and a statement from an official at the Vatican has blasted giving Edwards the award. Since the fertility remedy emerged in the late 1970s, the practice has expanded. Article source – Pioneer of IVF treatment awarded Nobel Prize by Personal Money Store.

Edwards gets Nobel Prize this year

Dr. Edwards received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This is what Cable News Network reports. He was instrumental in developing a fertility treatment called in vitro fertilization or I.V.F. In vitro, basically “in glass,” is where an embryo is extracted and fertilized with sperm outside the womb. The embryo is then implanted to the womb, then pregnancy begins. Dr. Edwards worked on the protocol for over 20 years, and was part of the team that carried out the first successful I.V.F. pregnancy. The first baby that was created with the remedy was Louise Brown. This was spectacular. Brown was able to conceive naturally. Edwards was able to go to her wedding. Dr. Edwards is the reason why about 4 million more individuals exist.

Vatican official does not prefer the prize being awarded to him

Based on BBC, Edwards getting the prize angered some. A Vatican professional made a statement. All ethics surrounding I.V.F. treatments were brought up in this statement. The statement asserts that as a result of the treatment’s development, viable embryos are never used to create life, but instead end up on ice. The object is also elevated the market for human embryos would not exist had Dr. Edwards not engaged in his research.

ten percent of a pregnancy begins with I.V.F.

Around the world, I.V.F. treatments are the cause of ten % of pregnancies. The treatment is a wildly popular option for couples who are having issues conceiving. The remedy is objected by many people. That is mostly because ethical questions are huge for the process.

Information from

BBC

bbc.co.uk/news/health-11472753

CNN

cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/04/sweden.nobel.medicine/index.html



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