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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Laboratory Science
  • Bioengineering

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  • Current in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory practices rely heavily on manual, experience-based techniques.
  • Despite technological advancements, core embryology procedures remain largely unchanged.
  • There's a need to re-evaluate laboratory dogma for future progress in assisted reproduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a shift towards exploration, measurable process control, reproducibility, and clinical validation in IVF.
  • To highlight emerging technologies and their potential impact on assisted reproduction.
  • To propose a scientifically engineered system for the modern IVF laboratory.

Main Methods:

  • Review of emerging automation experiments in delicate procedures like dish preparation, denudation, and micromanipulation.
  • Discussion of re-evaluating static embryo culture with continuous monitoring and adaptive control.
  • Exploration of advanced embryo selection techniques including imaging, profiling, and genetic testing, integrated by artificial intelligence.

Main Results:

  • Automation shows potential to match or exceed human precision in delicate embryology tasks.
  • Adaptive culture systems aim to better approximate in vivo physiology and reduce variability.
  • Artificial intelligence can integrate diverse data for embryo selection, potentially improving consistency and training.

Conclusions:

  • Future progress in assisted reproduction requires a move from tradition to a scientifically engineered system.
  • Integrating automation, adaptive culture, advanced embryo assessment, and AI can lead to more predictable IVF outcomes.
  • These advancements may shorten learning curves and expand global access to effective fertility treatments.