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Sperm Welcome – But Their Mitochondria Must Go

15.07.2024

Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Fertility

Why do we inherit only maternal mitochondria? A new study shows how the paternal versions are deliberately destroyed

A stem cell–derived human embryo model at a developmental stage equivalent to that of a human embryo at day 12 has all the compartments typical of this stage. The top sphere contains the part that will become the embryo itself, capped by the amnion; the bottom sphere is the yolk sac; the interface between them is a critical structural feature of human embryonic development. The two spheres are encapsulated by a cellular layer that will become the placenta

Human Embryo Models Grown from Stem Cells

06.09.2023

Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics

The complete, day 14 synthetic models may open new avenues of research into infertility, drug testing and growth of tissues for transplant – as well...

Ova in the early stages of their development in a segment of a fruit fly’s ovary

Bacterial Energizers

17.06.2021

Life Sciences, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Fertility

Energy production in the mitochondria was found to be regulated by microbes residing in the depths of the bowels

A mouse embryo grown for 6 days outside the uterus is stained at the end point (day 11) for markers of development

Advanced Mouse Embryos Grown Outside the Uterus

17.03.2021

Stem Cells, Systems Biology, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics

The method is set to reveal the hidden first stages of embryonic development – from a tiny ball of cells to organ growth

Repeated Pregnancy Loss May Be Tied to the Olfactory System

Repeated Pregnancy Loss May Be Tied to the Olfactory System

29.09.2020

Brain & Behavior, Fertility

Understanding the connection could lead to a new search for the causes of unexplained spontaneous miscarriage

Mouse embryonic stem cells

Making Room for Change: Stem Cell Fate Depends on It

25.03.2019

Stem Cells, Molecular and Cell Biology, Fertility

Remodeling the power plants known as mitochondria are key to stem cell differentiation

bacteria attacking algae

Smelling Sulfur in the Sea

07.02.2019

Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics, Environment, Environment

How do sulfur-loving bacteria contribute to the rapid death of algal blooms?

mouse fetus and placenta

Please Ignore This Message: The Link between Pregnancy and Anorexia

16.05.2018

Brain & Behavior, Evolution and Development, Fertility

Researchers discover the molecule that “programs” a tendency to develop an eating disorder

man,woman,dna

Researchers Identify 6,500 Genes That Are Expressed Differently in Men and Women

03.05.2017

Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics

Genes that are mostly active in one sex or the other may play a crucial role in our evolution and health

Eran Segal and group

Ribosomes Recruited at the Beginning – and End

02.06.2016

Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics

The finding changes our understanding of protein production

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