SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 29, 2025MIT Technology Review

Exclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that’s over 30 years old

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A baby boy born from a 30-year-old embryo has set a new record. Lindsey and Tim Pierce adopted the embryo, created in 1994, from Linda Archerd through a Christian adoption agency. The embryo survived complex thawing procedures at a specialized fertility clinic, resulting in the birth of Thaddeus Daniel Pierce. This case highlights advancements in reproductive technology and raises questions about long-term embryo storage.

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