Fertilization Device (IMAGE)

University of Michigan

Fertilization Device

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A new device to improve in-vitro fertilization uses Braille pins to provide gentle rocking motion to embryos that sit at the bottom of its funnel. Pregnancy rates in mice increased by 22 percent with the use of this device.

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Photos: Martin Vloet - U-M Photo Services

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