The recent advent of microphysiological systems–microfluidic biomimetic devices that aspire
to emulate the biology of human tissues, organs and circulation in vitro–is envisaged to …

Various factors, including the phylogenetic distance between laboratory animals and
humans, the discrepancy between current in vitro systems and the human body, and the …

The fluid manipulation capabilities of current artificial cilia are severely handicapped by the
inability to reconfigure near-surface flow on various static or dynamically deforming three …

With increased use of comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS), the question remains
as to why some practices do not experience the same high levels of clinical success after …

Contents Cryopreservation of in vitro‐derived bovine embryos is a crucial step for the
widespread reproduction and conservation of valuable high‐merit animals. Given the …

STUDY QUESTION What is the rate of euploidy and the reproductive potential of embryos
biopsied after 6 days of development? SUMMARY ANSWER Embryos biopsied after 6 days …

An appropriate preparation technique, should be capable of isolating highquality
spermatozoa for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The aim was to assess sperm …

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratories often carry a penchant to resist change while in the
pursuit of maintaining consistency in laboratory conditions. However, implementation of new …

Humans and other animals are exposed to a wide array of man-made toxicants, many of
which act as endocrine disruptors that exhibit differential effects across the lifespan. In …

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