embryo
World First: Researchers Create Human-Monkey Embryos
Despite their controversial nature, human-monkey embryos could pave the way for a better understanding of cell communication and transplantable organs on-demand.
Maximizing The Potential Of Induced Stem Cells
Researchers in Japan and the US have discovered a way to reprogram mature cells into stem cells that can transform into all cell types of the body, including the placenta.
How A Protein Protects An Embryo From It’s Mother
The structure of a protein that hides embryos from the immune system of their mothers could help scientists design new immune-suppressing drugs.
A Glimpse Into The Earliest Genetic Mutations Of Human Life
Every time a cell in the early embryo divides, three mutations creep in; a rate much higher than previously thought.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Bruno Reversade
Dr. Bruno Reversade's research has taken him to Jordan, India and Singapore where he hunts down the genes behind rare diseases.
Recreating Embryo Development In A Dish
Micropatterned stem cell colonies could one day replace animal models in the testing of teratogens and other compounds.
A New Way To Look At Embryos
A non-invasive imaging technique that allows the visualization of developing embryos has changed our understanding of the earliest stages of life.
Why Embryos Die Without GPIs
A study in nematode worms shows that glycosylphosphatidylinositol lipid anchors are essential for membrane stability, particularly during embryogenesis.
IVF Device May Improve Fertility Treatment
A microwell device has enabled researchers to study individual mouse embryos in a non-invasive manner.
Embryo Editing Paper Stirs Scientific Controversy
Hot on the heels of a call for a moratorium, researchers in China have successfully edited the genome of human embryos.
