Embryogenesis

The first clinical trials are testing inhibitors of transposons, DNA sequences that hop around the genome on their own

What animal has the longest gestation period? From salamanders to elephants, here's how long it can take to make a baby.

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.

The Leibniz Prize is awarded annually to scientists for their "outstanding achievements in the field of research."

MIT research reveals what it takes for a protein that is best known for protecting cells against death to take on the opposite role.

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Cells act as both building blocks and biological robots. Here's everything you need to know about what they do and their role in health and disease.

Human embryos are far more likely to die than come to term, an evolutionary trait seen across species. Laws granting personhood at conception ignore built-in...

Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were listed under the category of globally controlled persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by the Stockholm Convention in 2017. However, SCCPs toxicity, particularly its developmental toxicity in avian embryos, has not been well studied.

Researchers are homing in on a long noncoding RNA fragment called Xist, essential to X chromosome inactivation, as the culprit in sex-biased autoimmune diseases like lupus.

If you're wondering who holds the title of domestic cat royalty, look no further than the stunning Bengal breed. They take the prize for the most popular breed in The International Cat Association (TICA) registry due to their unique, exotic appearance and affectionate charm of a beloved house companion.

Topical and systemic treatments can help children and teens regrow hair and reduce anxiety and bullying.

Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models. These similarities manifest at the genetic, physiological, socio-behavioral, and central nervous system levels, making NHPs uniquely suitable for research into stem cell therapy and increasingly used in preclinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of biotechnology therapies.

At about the size of a pinkie nail, the jellyfish species Cladonema can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days—but how? Regenerating functional tissue across species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a blastema, a clump of undifferentiated cells that can repair damage and grow into the missing appendage.

Developmental biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias believes that the emergent properties of cells, rather than the "instructions" written by genes, are the key to understanding how bodies are built

Ben Stanger, MD, Ph.D. is a practicing Gastroenterologist at Penn Medicine. He is also the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research and professor of Medicine and Cell and Developmental biology at the University of Pennsylvania.

In a massive breakthrough, microgravity was no match for mouse embryos aboard the ISS.

Pioneering embryologist who led the team that created Dolly the cloned sheep

Case Western Reserve University biochemical researchers have identified a new function of a key protein that leads to cancer—a finding they believe could lead to more effective treatments for a range of cancers and other diseases.

By studying mammals using the same biological clock, we can begin to parse genomic "hot spots" that govern aging and lifespan.