Preservation of female genetics is currently done primarily by means of oocyte and embryo
cryopreservation. The field has seen much progress during its four-decade history, progress …

A variety of evolutionary processes has led to the development of different organs to ensure
that internal fertilization occur successfully. Fallopian tubes are a particularly interesting …

Gametes and embryos are natural sources of free radicals. When manipulated in vitro during
assisted reproductive techniques, these cells run the risk of generating and being exposed …

Using a digital videomicroscopic analysis system in the bovine, we showed that the
mechanisms of transport caused by ciliary beating are distinctly different in ampulla and …

Developmental biologists have always relied on imaging to shed light on dynamic cellular
events. However, processes such as mammalian fertilization and embryogenesis are …

Formation of a totipotent blastocyst capable of implantation is one of the first major
milestones in early mammalian embryogenesis, but less than half of in vitro fertilized …

In mammals, the oviduct may participate to the regulation of early embryo development. In
vitro co-culture of early bovine embryos with bovine oviduct epithelial cells (BOEC) has been …

Contents Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a quinic acid conjugate of caffeic acid, and a
phytochemical found in many fruits and beverages that acts as an antioxidant. The present …

A comprehensive understanding of the complex embryo-maternal interactions during the
preimplantation period requires the analysis of very early stages of pregnancy. These are …

The integrity of gamete transport, fertilization, and early embryonic development in the
oviduct are essential prerequisites for successful reproduction. Although the basic …