Researchers at the University of Washington have created a novel wearable technology, the Thermal Earring, which can continuously monitor a user’s earlobe temperature. This smart earring, designed to be both a fashionable accessory and a health monitoring device, has shown promising results in a study involving six users, particularly in the field of reproductive health monitoring. The Thermal Earring is a wireless…
Inherent Biosciences and Genomic Prediction have announced a new commercial partnership to integrate Inherent Biosciences’ Epigenetic Sperm Quality Test (SpermQT), into Genomic Prediction’s clinical laboratory tests, focusing on male reproductive health. For a long time, the narrative around infertility has primarily focused on women, with limited progress in providing men with actionable insights into their fertility. The SpermQT test, developed by Inherent…
Fertilitywise has launched an online membership program designed to provide resources and a community for individuals and couples dealing with fertility issues. The program aims to offer educational articles and moderated discussion boards to support those undergoing fertility treatments. The platform addresses the need for clear information about fertility processes and treatments. It includes articles on various aspects of fertility, written in…
Los Angeles-based Perelel Health, specializing in prenatal and postnatal vitamins, announced securing a $6M Series A investment, led by Unilever Ventures. Additional investors include Willow Growth and Selva Ventures. Founded in 2020 by Alex Taylor, Victoria Thain Gioia, and Dr. Banafsheh Bayati MD, OB/GYN, Perelel Health has shown consistent growth, evidenced by its year-over-year expansion. To date, the company has raised a…
Canada-based nixit, a woman-owned company, is launching a new line of external condoms designed with vaginal health in mind. These condoms, made from natural rubber latex, are ultra-thin, vegan, vagina-friendly, and lightly lubricated with pure silicone oil. They exclude spermicide, parabens, glycerin, dyes, added fragrances, and UTI-causing chemical irritants, prioritizing vaginal wellness. Nixit Founder Rachael Newton explains: “Most condoms are made for…
Roche Diagnostics has recently received CE-mark regulatory approval for a novel method of diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder affecting approximately 1 in 8 women of reproductive age. The newly approved Elecsys Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) Plus immunoassay, previously used in fertility diagnostics, now offers a non-invasive alternative to the traditional transvaginal ultrasound for diagnosing PCOS. PCOS, characterized by a…
Singapore-based Zora Health has announced the launch of its integrated fertility care and financing platform, backed by $740K in funding. This investment round saw participation from notable angel investors, including Cheryl Goh (Founding CMO of Grab), Prajit Nanu (CEO of Nium), Alan Jiang (CEO of Beam), and Lisa Enckell (Venture Partner, Antler), as well as Asa Liden (former COO of Pitch.com). Venture…
Fertilis, an Australian medtech company, has developed the prototype of an innovative device, microICSI, aimed at refining the IVF process. A recent study published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics study, titled “A micro-fabricated device (microICSI) improves porcine blastocyst development and procedural efficiency for both porcine intracytoplasmic sperm injection and human microinjection,” now underscores the device’s effectiveness in improving embryo…
