Sperm-sorting device aims to find healthy samples to boost IVF success

Healthier sperm are usually selected for in vitro fertilization using a centrifuge, which can damage the cells, but another method is to reverse the flow to swim. You can work calmly by creating

To Matthew Sparks

A simple device made of silicon and glass takes advantage of the natural behavior of human sperm to harmlessly separate healthy, swimming sperm from dysfunctional cells for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. may boost

Isolating the most viable sperm from a sample and using them for insemination is critical for in vitro fertilization, but current clinical separation methods using centrifuges can damage delicate cells.

The success rate of such assisted reproductive technology is…