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Birth Defects, IVF Linked, but How Linked?

Study finds increased genetic issues among test tube babies

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 17, 2009 11:03 AM CST

(Newser) – Though the octuplets have pushed in vitro fertilization into the spotlight, there's still one question that's going largely unasked, reports the New York Times: "What is the chance that an IVF baby will have a birth defect?" Though a November study provided preliminary evidence—...   Read full story »

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