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Investigation of the epigenetc effects of IVF on circadian rhythms of descendents
The number of children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is increasing every year. Despite this, the impact of this procedure on the phenotype of offspring is still actively being investigated. For instance, several studies have shown that individuals born through IVF have a predisposition to obesity. Laboratory mice obtained through in vitro fertilization have also exhibited increased relative fat content compared to animals conceived naturally, providing an opportunity to study the epigenetic mechanisms of IVF consequences under controlled conditions.