Recent advances in assisted reproductive technology include: 1. The 1978 birth of Louise Brown, the first "test-tube baby", using in vitro fertilization without ovarian stimulation. 2. Developments like intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) that have improved treatment options for male factor infertility and genetic disorders. 3. Continued research on techniques such as cryopreservation of eggs/embryos, stem cell therapy, and cloning that could further advance reproductive medicine if proven successful and safe.