Institute Director Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD and a team of Northwestern researchers have been featured in a number of news stories on the discovery that the female egg sends out zinc spark when fertilized which may lead to identifying high quality eggs for in-vitro fertilization. Read the press release HERE.
WGN-TV December 16, 2014
Sparks really do fly when it comes to pregnancy – and it could help with in vitro
http://wgntv.com/2014/12/15/sparks-really-do-fly-when-it-comes-to-pregna...
WFLD-TV December 16, 2014
Making babies starts with fireworks
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/27646175/making-babies-starts-with-fir...
The Daily Mail December 15, 2014
Sparks really DO fly when a new life is created: Stunning images reveal moment egg releases billions of 'zinc sparks' as it is fertilised
Financial Express December 16, 2014
Health Canal December 16, 2014
Discover News December 15, 2014
Huffington Post December 17, 2014
Chemical and Engineering News December 17, 2014