The Big Question

Dr. Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz

Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz of Caltech and Cambridge joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to explore the “black box” of early pregnancy, when many miscarriages and birth defects occur. Using stem cell–derived embryo models, her team aims to uncover causes of pregnancy loss and genetic disorders, offering hope for infertility while reducing reliance on donated embryos.

Dr. Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz

40m 57s

Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz of Caltech and Cambridge joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to explore the “black box” of early pregnancy, when many miscarriages and birth defects occur. Using stem cell–derived embryo models, her team aims to uncover causes of pregnancy loss and genetic disorders, offering hope for infertility while reducing reliance on donated embryos.

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