The human body, like that of most animals, develops from a single cell produced by the union of a male and a female gamete (or sex cell). Cell division, cell migration, programmed cell death (apoptosis), … Read more
The preimplantation period of human embryo development is remarkable and characterized by successive changes in terms of genetic control, physiology, and morphology of the embryo. Blastocyst (Greek, blastos= sprout + cystos = cavity) … Read more
Image Source: shivamivfcentredelhi.blogspot.com/ History of Embryo Transfer Conditions for Embryo Transfer Types of Embryo Transfers Once fertilization has occurred, there are a few different options available for embryo transfer: Once … Read more
Human embryogenesis steps Human embryogenesis is completed in two stages: (a) Germinal stage and (b) Embryonic period proper stage Image Source: intranet.tdmu.edu.ua Germinal Stage: Embryonic period proper: Gastrulation Neurulation Organogenesis … Read more
Comparative embryology is the branch of embryology that compares and contrasts embryos of different species, showing how all animals are related. Put simply, comparative embryology is the comparison of embryo development across species. All … Read more
Image Source: University College London History of Embryology Early scientists and philosophers were aware of sperm as soon as the microscope was invented. However, there have been competing theories in … Read more
