The embryo was donated in 1994, and the 31-year storage is believed to be the longest-frozen embryo to result in a live birth.

A baby boy has been born to an Ohio couple from an embryo that was frozen for more than 30 years, reportedly setting a new world record. Lindsey, 35, and Tim Pierce, 34, welcomed their son, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, on Saturday. Ms Pierce told MIT Technology Review her family thought "it's like something from a sci-fi movie".

A baby has been born from an embryo that was in storage for over 30 years, setting a new record. Lindsey and Tim Pierce were open to 'anything and everything' before they welcomed their baby son Thaddeus Daniel Pierce,