Chromosomal Abnormalities Cause Embryos to Self Destruct

One common reason for miscarriage is some type of chromosomal abnormality which is usually inconsistent with life. According to this article embryos may self destruct when they have the wrong number of chromosomes. Read more:

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From the article:

Researchers in Belgium have found that it’s normal for human embryos to contain cells with the wrong number of chromosomes, which can actually cause them to self-destruct. As women age, their eggs are more likely to have the wrong number of chromosomes, which can lead to miscarriages.