New In-Vitro Concern: Contamination May Lead to Bacterial DNA “Embedded” in IVF Kids
By Terry Vanderheyden
MADRID, January 3, 2006 (
LifeSiteNews.com) – Spanish researchers have found that mice conceived using sperm exposed to E.coli bacteria before artificially inseminating a mouse egg, retain the genetic code of the bacteria in their DNA.
The finding raises new concerns for in-vitro fertilization as an alternative to natural procreation, especially as IVF has become increasingly popular for couples experiencing difficulty in conceiving a child.
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