Why aged oocytes struggle to repair DNA damage
They are formed in a woman's body before birth and have to be on standby for decades to possibly be fertilized one day. But ...
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Human–animal cytoplasmic hybrid embryos, mitochondria, and an energetic debate
The use of human oocytes to carry out similar procedures has already been licensed by the HFEA 5, but the shortage of donated human oocytes 6 has prompted the search for an alternative, hence the ...
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A New Study Unveils the Mind-Blowing ‘Twisters’ Inside Egg Cells
However, aside from their life-creating properties, oocytes are different from other cells due to their sheer size. While they vary immensely among species, the human egg cell is roughly 150 ...
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Early Stages of Fertilization in vitro of Human Oocytes Matured in vitro
Human oocytes have been matured and fertilized by spermatozoa in vitro. There may be certain clinical and scientific uses for human eggs fertilized by this procedure.
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Having difficulty getting pregnant? Study shows air pollution may play a role
A study led by researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that both maternal and paternal exposures to outdoor air pollution can negatively impact human embryo ...