IVF-Conceived Babies May Carry a Distinct DNA Signature, Study Suggests
A new scientific report suggests that babies conceived through in vitro fertilization may carry a subtle but measurable epigenetic signature in their DNA, raising fresh questions about how assisted reproduction can influence early development. The findings do not indicate a genetic defect, but they do add urgency to long-term research on fertility treatment outcomes, especially as IVF use expands globally.
