Controlling environmental conditions is a key factor in the cultivation of oocytes and embryos. In addition to temperature and humidity, the composition of the gas atmosphere in incubators plays a crucial role. Gases are used to ensure stable and reproducible culture conditions.

During in vitro fertilization (IVF), cells grow in a culture medium inside an incubator. In this process, gases influence the chemical properties of the medium.

Messer supplies IVF centers with gases and gas mixtures of defined quality for sensitive applications in reproductive medicine. The gases are produced and supplied at specialized European production facilities in compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements.