Scientists have captured the first ever early stage of embryo formation, which could help solve the ‘mystery’ of how birth defects develop in humans. Australian researchers watched in amazement as the cells of a quail embryo crawled around a protein-based support structure, organising themselves into the earliest form of the heart and the first stage … Read more
What do the early stages of pregnancy look like? Embryonic development has been studied extensively, but most of our knowledge about the earliest stages of a growing baby comes from stationary snapshots. However, understanding the dynamic processes that occur during these early stages can help us learn more about how congenital birth defects develop and … Read more
Resume: Advances in organoids and embryonic models raise questions about human individuality. A new study argues that these models can strengthen, not weaken, the concept of human individuality from a personality and emotional framework. Researchers emphasize that current technologies are far from achieving personality in embryo models or organoids. The ethical focus must remain on … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! This gallery shows a collection of embryos after genes were blocked one by one. The different outcomes (or observed characteristics) for each embryo reflect the specific functions of the genes tested. Credit: Rebecca Green, Oegema Lab, UC San Diego × … Read more