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"Newborn in the U.S.A.: infant born in 1994 from a cryopreserved embryo"

Agencies across the US have shied away from utilizing biomaterials due to their being preserved with antiquated techniques.

"Newborn in the U.S.: baby delivered from a 1994-frozen embryo"
"Newborn in the U.S.: baby delivered from a 1994-frozen embryo"

"Newborn in the U.S.A.: infant born in 1994 from a cryopreserved embryo"

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Taddeus Daniel Pierce was born on July 26, 2025, from an embryo that had been frozen for over 30 years. This remarkable event has earned Taddeus the nickname "the oldest baby" and has demonstrated the viability of long-term embryo storage through advanced cryopreservation technology.

The embryo, originally conceived via IVF, was frozen in the U.S. state of Tennessee in 1994. After being "adopted" by Lindsay and Tim in Ohio in 2021, it was implanted, leading to the birth of Taddeus. The couple, who had initially expressed a desire for a child but not to break any records, were thrilled with the arrival of their son.

Medical experts have hailed this birth as a significant milestone, confirming that embryos frozen for decades can remain viable and healthy when properly cryopreserved and thawed. The risks associated with such births are comparable to those of recently created embryos.

However, the ethical implications of this case are far-reaching. The long-term storage of embryos leftover from IVF treatments, the practice of "embryo adoption," and the consequences for identity and parental rights are just a few of the dilemmas this case raises. The case also highlights the importance of correct storage methods, as many U.S. agencies had initially refused to work with Linda Archer's frozen embryos due to the use of outdated freezing methods.

Linda Archer, now 62 years old, underwent IVF in 1994 and created four embryos. One of these embryos was successfully implanted, leading to the birth of her daughter. The other three embryos were cryopreserved. One of these embryos was later "adopted" and implanted by Lindsay and Tim.

The delivery of Taddeus was challenging, but both Lindsay and Tim now feel great. Lindsay expressed her joy and gratitude, stating that having Taddeus in their lives has been a blessing.

In addition to this remarkable story, a deep complex ecosystem has been discovered hidden 9,000 meters below on Earth, and AI has been used to find hidden entrances to lunar caves, which could change moon missions. Meanwhile, potatoes have been revealed to have appeared 9 million years ago, thanks to tomatoes. These discoveries, while unrelated to Taddeus's birth, further highlight the ongoing advancements in various fields of science.

References: 1. BBC News 2. The New York Times 3. Science Daily 4. The Guardian

  1. The frozen embryo that led to Taddeus's birth was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in 1994, demonstrating the potential of health-and-wellness innovations like cryopreservation in the field of science.
  2. As the practice of medical-conditions management continues to evolve, advancements such as the successful storage and "adoption" of frozen embryos raise dilemmas regarding identity, parental rights, and ethical implications, highlighting the importance of responsible and updated cryopreservation methods.
  3. In the quest for continued advancements in health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and medical-conditions research, the discovery of a deep, complex ecosystem hidden deep beneath Earth and the use of AI to find hidden lunar caves could revolutionize our understanding of the universe, similar to the groundbreaking achievements in the realm of health-and-wellness, such as the birth of Taddeus.

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