Study finds early-stage ectoderm cells are especially susceptible, raising questions about potential developmental risks ...

Embryonic development is a meticulously orchestrated process in which spatial and temporal cues guide cell fate determination and tissue patterning. Central to this process is morphogen signalling – a ...

Cell division during the early stage of embryo development is a trade-off between speed and accuracy; the cells need to ...

Cell division is an essential process for all life on earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early embryonic development have remained elusive – particularly for egg-laying ...

Left: staining for H3K27me3, which marks inactive DNA, on a nucleus of a wildtype embryo consisting of two cells Right: staining for H3K27me3, which marks inactive DNA, on a nucleus of an embryo ...

The sperm and the egg cell's nuclei compete for size directly after fertilization and this is necessary for proper embryonic ...

Scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), used CRISPR to engineer cellular models of embryos that mimic what happens in the first few days after reproductive cells meet. These ...

Scientists have pinpointed a stage in zebrafish embryo development where cells can better withstand disruptions to chromosome alignment during division. Using a light-activated tool to inhibit the ...

Descriptions of the embryo go back at least to the time of Aristotle, but it has only been since the late 19 th century and early 20 th century that advances in experimental approaches allowed ...

Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow healthfully. Such nutrients contribute to fueling development and providing ...

Sox9, a master regulator of cartilage formation, switches its target genes dynamically during embryonic limb development ...