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fromNature
2 days ago

Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop

Research suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA - the remnants of ancient infections, but knowledge of their activity is limited. Now, a team shows that these sequences are required for the correct development of lab-derived embryo analogues, and for the switching on of human-specific genes.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

See the First-Ever 3D Images of Human Embryo Implantation

Real-time imaging of human embryo implantation could enhance in vitro fertilization success rates.
Understanding embryo movements may lead to targeted treatments for implantation.
Implantation failure is a significant cause of infertility, responsible for many miscarriages.
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fromNature
1 month ago

Watch a human embryo implant itself - with brute force

A time-lapse film shows how embryos latch onto the uterine lining, remodelling their environment during implantation.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Stem cells coaxed into most advanced amniotic sacs ever grown in the lab

Researchers have developed a reproducible model of the amniotic sac from stem cells, enhancing the study of early embryo development.
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