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'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record

'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record

A baby born in Tennessee, USA, has set a new record for the longest-frozen embryo to result in a successful live birth. The embryo was frozen 30 years ago, in 1992, and was transferred to the mother's uterus in 2022, leading to the birth of the baby. The previous record was held by a baby born in 2017, whose embryo had been frozen for 24 years. The successful birth of the baby from the 30-year-old frozen embryo has been described as "like a sci-fi movie" by the family. The embryo was originally created for another couple through in vitro fertilization (IVF) but was later adopted and transferred to the mother's uterus. The baby's birth highlights the advancements in cryopreservation technology and the increasing options available for individuals and couples seeking to have children.

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