First baby born using stem cells to help an embryo mature outside the body

Dec 24 does seem like a good date to release this...

“Since the birth of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’ in 1978, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped millions of people worldwide overcome fertility issues and become parents. But while the procedure is designed to deliver a bundle – or bundles – of joy into the world, it’s not without some downsides. A new fertility technique developed by Gameto, a female-led biotech company dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health, provides an alternative to traditional IVF and, the company says, it has fewer drawbacks, like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Lower costs—long a barrier to IVF for many—may also be on the horizon.

The first live human baby conceived by the Fertilo technique we recently born in Lima, Peru; Australia is next. Gameto has regulatory clearance in Australia, Japan, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico and Peru. The US may be next, with the company preparing for Phase 3 trials here.