Embryo epigenome follows universal physical rules, reshaping views of early cell fate

The development of an embryo is one of the most fundamental processes in biology. Early in this process, it is determined ...
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Discovered zinc eluted from glassware inhibits the embryo development: Leading to development of safer and more effective IVF

The research team discovered that glassware used to manipulate and culture fertilized eggs in the fields of assisted reproductive technology (ART), livestock farming, and basic research contains toxic ...

Light-activated protein illuminates when embryos can cope with disruptions to cell division

Cell division during the early stage of embryo development is a trade-off between speed and accuracy; the cells need to ...
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Improved model system allows researchers to study embryo development

Research improves upon a popular experimental model of mammal development and in doing so, reveals more of the inner workings of a critical period during the formation of an embryo. Research from Ph.D ...