Early Embryo Models Generated from Mouse Stem Cells
Early Embryo Models Generated from Mouse Stem Cells
Extended pluripotent stem cells from mice can self-organize to form blastocyst-like structures called blastoids that enable a closer look at early mammalian development.
Extended pluripotent stem cells from mice can self-organize to form blastocyst-like structures called blastoids that enable a closer look at early mammalian development.
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Infographic: The Many Paths to Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Sep 13, 2024 | 5 min read
Culturing pluripotent stem cells to replicate different stages of embryonic development allows researchers to more easily investigate this period.
These Molecules Zipper Embryos Closed
Ashley Yeager | Aug 1, 2018 | 2 min read
Actin rings seal off the ball of cells, aiding in implantation in the uterus. But faults in the process could explain why some pregnancies fail.
New Techniques Detail Embryos’ First Hours and Days
Jef Akst | Dec 1, 2017 | 10+ min read
New technologies reveal the dynamic changes in mouse and human embryos during the first week after fertilization.
CRISPR Used in Human Embryos to Probe Gene Function
Ashley P. Taylor | Sep 20, 2017 | 2 min read
OCT4 is necessary for blastocyst formation in the human embryo, researchers report.
Coming to Terms
Anna Ajduk and Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz | Nov 1, 2012 | 10+ min read
New noninvasive methods of selecting the most viable embryo could revolutionize in vitro fertilization.
Mammal Embryos May Pause
Sabrina Richards | Mar 19, 2012 | 2 min read
Mammalian embryos may be able to undergo a developmental pause before implanting in the womb.