A unique approach to the remote control of embryos in lab setups could transform what is possible with fertility treatments and IVF.
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How ancient viral infections guide embryo development in mice
Ancient viral DNA, once thought junk, now regulates embryo development in mice, revealing complex host-virus interactions.
An artificial embryologist to improve the success of IVF
To help improve the success rates of fertility treatments, scientists are turning to AI to help standardize the sperm selection process.
Making Lineage Decisions with Biological Noise: Lessons from the Early Mouse Embryo
Intercellular communication may provide a mechanism to exploit and buffer cell-to-cell variability.
Holographic Optical Tweezers Applied to Living Zebrafish Embryos
A complementary technique, based on the Holographic Optical Tweezers (HOT) technique, which enables several locations within the same sample to be probed simultaneously, is developed.
Understanding Embryonic Development
In an advanced review published in WIREs Developmental Biology, Jonathan Chubb illuminates the perspective of single cell decision-making during development.
Nanoparticles disrupt placenta, potentially affecting fetal development
Nanoparticles disrupted the placenta’s secretion of biomolecules essential for blood vessel growth, hormone production, and immune function.
New study reveals immune system impact in polycystic ovary syndrome
1 in 10 women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, yet its fundamental workings remain largely unknown.
Electronic socks prevent foot-related complications in diabetic patients
An electronic sock detects an “unhealthy” walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation to prevent foot ulcers and amputation.
How do identical twins form? New insights reveal mechanism
A new organ-on-a-chip model allows researchers to study the splitting of the embryo during pregnancy for the first time.
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