The ongoing mass extinction of animal species at an unprecedented rate is largely caused
by human activities. Progressive habitat destruction and fragmentation is resulting in …

A rapid and continuous decline in wild mammalian species populations has been
documented in recent decades. Although in situ conservation strategies such as habitat …

The ongoing decline in biodiversity loss can be mitigated with proper long-term genetic and
demographic management of threatened species under human care. However, natural …

The aim of the study was to evaluate meiotic maturation, and expression of genes coding for
oocyte secreted factors (GDF9, BMP15, TGFBR1, and BPR2) and apoptosis (BCL2, BAX …

The objective of this study was to develop an effective ultra-rapid vitrification method and
evaluate its effect on maturation, developmental competence and development-related gene …

Between 1970 and 2012, vertebrate abundance has declined by 58% with an average
annual decline of 2%, calling for serious action to prevent a mass extinction and an …

About 140 years ago, Charles Darwin wrote in his book The Descent of Man, and Selection
in Relation to Sex the following prediction:“The slowest breeder of all known animals …

Simple Summary The European mouflon (Ovis aries musimon) is a non-domesticated and
highly adaptable species. It is a descendant of the primitive domestic sheep (Ovis aries) …

The aim of the study was to identify a cryo-device that would be best suited for the
vitrification of buffalo immature cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) as judged by viability …

In order to increase the available sources of genetic material for endangered members of
the great cat family, this study was designed to assess the meiotic competence of oocytes …