Gabby Voit at UWM studies zebrafish embryonic development to gain insights into human brain development and genetic mutations related to fertility issues. Her research could help understand ...

Cell division is an essential process for all life on Earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early embryonic development have remained elusive—particularly for egg-laying species ...

A new study suggests that neural crest cells are reprogrammed into tumor-forming cells, reshaping the understanding of this childhood cancer. LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A groundbreaking study led ...

Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow healthfully. Such nutrients contribute to fueling development and providing ...

1 Molecular Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany 2 Department of Internal Medicine II, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany Introduction: The molecular mechanisms ...

The role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 (FGF8) in embryonic development and organ formation is gaining increased recognition as scientists uncover its wide-ranging influence. FGF8, a powerful signaling ...

Bioengineering researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic device that can be implanted into a ...

We aim to understand the mechanisms that control precise cell and tissue shape changes required for organ function. Many studies focused on cell shapes have ignored the role of dynamic forces ...

1 Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2 Department of Paediatric Oncology, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s ...

Chimpanzee naive pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) can now be grown in cellular cultures, reveals a recent study. They successfully created chimpanzee early embryo models, called 'blastoids,' and found ...

The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across ...