This research identifies UCH-L1 as a promising blood biomarker directly linked to human eggs, offering a new way to measure ovarian reserve. A simple blood test could improve fertility assessment, detect premature ovarian aging earlier, and provide valuable insights into broader aspects of women's health, including cardiovascular health, cognitive aging, and longevity.

This research examines how changing reproductive laws affect access to IVF following the Alabama embryo personhood ruling. Using interviews, observation, and policy analysis, it reveals how legal uncertainty threatens fertility treatment, reproductive autonomy, and healthcare access, while informing policies that better protect reproductive rights and family-building opportunities.

Infertility affects one in six adults and carries profound emotional, psychological, and social burdens often overlooked in medical care. This research evaluates a four-week yoga intervention for individuals undergoing IVF, aiming to reduce anxiety and depression while improving quality of life, addressing the unmet psychosocial needs of those experiencing infertility.