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Female embryos less likely to survive to birth

Medical Xpress - Tue 31 Mar 15

New research has challenged the prevailing belief that the higher proportion of male babies born in the general population results from a higher proportion of males being conceived. 

Female embryos less likely to survive to birth, HealthCanal - Tue 31 Mar 15

Study finds equality between sexes at moment of conception

Phys.org - Mon 30 Mar 15

Every year, slightly more boy babies than girl babies are born worldwide. But back when sperm meets egg, the two sexes are conceived in equal numbers, a new study suggests.

Study finds equality between sexes at moment of conception, AP - Mon 30 Mar 15

Egg-meet-sperm moments are equal opportunities for girls and boys

ScienceNews - Mon 30 Mar 15

Despite previous claims, equal numbers of male and female embryos are conceived, new data suggest.

Slightly More Boys Born Than Girls: Study

Discovery News - Tue 31 Mar 15

More boys may be born, but boys and girls are equal in number at conception. Continue reading →

Female embryos more likely to die in pregnancy than males, study claims

The Guardian - Mon 30 Mar 15

Analysis of 140,000 embryos contradicts belief that males are more vulnerable and suggests mortality rate for females is higher overall Continue reading...

Why More Boys Are Born Than Girls, According to One Study

Health News - Tue 31 Mar 15

These results challenge long-held assumptions about human development

Equal Numbers of Males, Females Are Conceived: Study

Health News - Mon 30 Mar 15

By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many scientists believe human conception produces more male than female embryos, with male embryos less likely ...