Vitrification – Freezing embryos & eggs

An IVF cycle produces a number of viable embryos. Those that aren’t immediately transferred back to the patient are placed in cryostorage by lowering their temperature to that of liquid nitrogen (-196°C).

Dr Kaberi Banerjee’s thoughts on Durga Puja!

Durga Puja and Women Power. Durga Puja is a popular festival of worship of Goddess Durga, a deity of Shakti (Power) in India. The story of Mahishasura Mardini depicts the victory of Maa Durga over Mahishasura, the buffalo demon, to protect the Universe epitomizes the spirit of Durga Puja, the victory of good over evil.