Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:24pm on 01 Aug 2025,Friday Health & Wellness
In a groundbreaking moment for reproductive science, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born in Ohio from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. Originally created in 1994 through IVF by Linda Archerd, the embryo was cryopreserved until adopted by Lindsey and Tim Pierce via the Snowflakes program. The birth sets a world record for the oldest frozen embryo to result in a live birth. Experts say the case proves long-term cryopreservation can preserve embryo viability. The emotional journey highlights the power of embryo adoption, offering hope to families facing infertility. Thaddeus’s birth bridges generations his genetic sister was born three decades earlier, making this a surreal yet real triumph of science and faith. (PC: Times of India & IStock)
