Genetics
Genetics is the branch of biology that studies how biological inheritance is transmitted from parents to children and how our body works. Learn the details of the specialty and the latest avant-garde. The transmission of diseases and what we can do at Instituto Bernabeu to detect them and prevent them from being transmitted to new generations. As well as the new tests and firsts that arise from our lines of research.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis without biopsy non-invasive: niPGT-A
What is PGD without biopsy (niPGT-A)? The goal of in vitro fertilization is to have a healthy child. For this purpose, in the last decades different methods have been developed to perform a genetic diagnosis […]
Low ovarian reserve: advance in genetics
Ovarian stimulation is a key step for the success of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. In daily clinical practice, we observe that ovarian response can vary considerably among women. Within this variation, a low responder is defined […]
The significance of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in fertility
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections mainly transmitted through unprotected sex. They can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy.
Difference between identical and fraternal twins
Before establishing the biological origin differences between identical and fraternal twins, let’s make a quick note on the etymology of both words. Etymologically both terms have the same origin (Latin gemellicium) and were used interchangeably […]
Children born to blood relatives
The question of relationships between blood relatives has been approached in many different ways throughout the course of history. There have been times when relationships of this kind have been commonly accepted. Whilst at other […]
What is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).When is it indicated?
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a very useful tool in Assisted Reproduction for the genetic selection of embryos prior to their transfer to the maternal uterus. It allows the selection of healthy embryos for a […]
Assisted hatching is a technique used in the in vitro fertilisation laboratory that consists of making a small hole in the membrane that surrounds the embryo, the zona pellucida (ZP), with the aim of making […]
Donor selection at Instituto Bernabeu: a very special and comprehensive care
Gamete donation plays a crucial role for a considerable number of patients willing to start a family and seeking the help of assisted reproduction techniques. These patients place their trust in the professionalism of Instituto […]
Reproductive Medicine for Jews
The Bible (Torah) teaches us that God created the world in 6 days. The last day He created man and woman and gave them a commandment: grow and multiply (Genesis 1:28) that must be obeyed […]
Genetics in premature ovarian failure and menopause
Oocytes are the female gametes, cells that, upon being fertilised by the sperm, will produce an embryo. In humans, the number of oocytes that females have throughout their lives is not unlimited; they are born […]