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Molly Sims
JUMPED THE GUN

Model, 53, Reveals Surprising Fertility Backup Plan

It’s an increasingly popular route for women.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

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SWITCH UP

Woman Loses Custody of Baby After IVF Embryo Mix-Up

A white Georgian woman says she realized something was up after giving birth.

Nandika Chatterjee

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley
‘BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY’

Haley Goes Out on a Limb With Controversial Embryo Statement

“Embryos, to me, are babies,” the 2024 Republican presidential hopeful said.

Brett Bachman

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INTO THE FUTURE

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Create Model Human Embryos

“I’d like to emphasize that these are neither embryos, nor are we trying to make embryos actually,” Dr. Jitesh Neupane, of the University of Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute, said.

Erik Uebelacker

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SUCCESSION

Billionaire’s Mistress Wants Rights for Secret Embryos

Lawyers for Erin McCarthy are reportedly exploring whether embryos she froze with the late Bruce Wasserstein before his death have a claim to his fortune.

Emily Shugerman

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BRAVE NEW WORLD

‘Breakthrough’: Mouse Embryo Grows in Mechanical Womb

Biologists at the Weitzmann Institute of Science in Israel grew mouse embryos in an artificial incubation system.

Jennifer Adams

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SEEMS OBVIOUS

Sofia Vergara Has Control Over Her Embryos, Judge Declares

Vergara’s ex-fiancé Nick Loeb has been fighting the actress for control of embryos the couple froze before their 2014 break-up.

Ana Lucia Murillo

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‘TIME TO PUT AN END’

Amy Coney Barrett Urged End of ‘Barbaric’ Roe v. Wade

The letter may be in line with conservative thinking. But it could complicate her Supreme Court fight.

Sam Stein

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‘EMOTIONAL FALLOUT’

Court: Woman Can’t Use Embryos Without Ex-Husband’s Consent

The court said Ruby Torres must donate the embryos following a dispute with her ex-husband.

Julia Arciga

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MARITAL PROPERTY

Court: Woman Can Destroy Embryos Ex-Hubby Wanted to Donate

They signed an agreement that the embryos would be discarded in case of divorce—but he changed his mind.

Tracy Connor

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DOUBLE TROUBLE

Lawsuit: Couple Forced to Give Up Babies After Embryo Mixup

Court papers say doctors transferred the wrong embryos to the woman, who became an unwitting surrogate for other couples.

Marianne Dodson

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