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Using Mouse Oocytes to Assess Human Gene Function During Meiosis I

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Published on: April 10, 2018

Genetics in human reproduction.

Vivian de Oliveira Rodrigues¹, Fernanda Polisseni², Gabriel Duque Pannain¹

¹Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

JBRA Assisted Reproduction

|April 16, 2020

Summary

Genetic factors significantly impact infertility, affecting up to 50% of cases. Genetic screening and preimplantation genetic testing offer crucial insights for reproductive health and preventing genetic disorders in offspring.

Keywords:

female infertility genetics male infertility preimplantation genetic diagnosis preimplantation genetic screening

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Semiconductor Sequencing for Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy

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Published on: August 25, 2019

Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Human Genetics
Medical Ethics

Background:

Approximately 50% of infertility cases stem from genetic origins.
Severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia have a genetic basis in up to 20% of instances.
Genetic conditions like Fragile X syndrome, X-trisomy, and Turner's syndrome can lead to premature ovarian failure in women.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the primary genetic causes of human infertility.
To analyze the application and benefits of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) in Brazil.
To explore the intersection of genetics and assisted reproductive technologies.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review of studies published between 1990 and 2019.
Searches conducted on PubMed, Scielo, and Bireme databases.
Preference given to randomized clinical trials and specialized guidelines.

Main Results:

Genetic screening aids in identifying risks for early reproductive capacity loss and hereditary disorders.
PGT enhances assisted reproduction success rates by enabling the selection of euploid embryos.
Genetic testing is recommended for individuals with severe oligozoospermia or azoospermia.

Conclusions:

The role of genetics in human reproduction is increasingly significant.
PGT can prevent serious diseases in offspring from at-risk couples.
Further discussion is required regarding the clinical, ethical, and regulatory aspects of genetic testing in reproduction.