Scientists funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have generated a mouse embryo model, or embryoid, that develops beyond neurulation—formation of the neural tube, which gives rise to the ...

Infertility is a major healthcare concern. Understanding the molecular regulators governing fertilization, early embryonic ...

Blood stem cell donors are in chronic short supply, posing problems for patients whose blood stem cells have been depleted by chemotherapy or who have diseases like aplastic anemia. Donor cells used ...

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have harnessed mouse stem cells to create model “synthetic” embryos that comprise a brain, a beating heart, and the foundations of all the other organs of ...

Researchers are closer to understanding the earliest beginnings of the circulatory system during embryonic development – a discovery that could lead to ways to repair damage in the human body after ...

The musculoskeletal system provides structural support, enabling movement such as walking and lifting, protecting internal organs, maintaining posture, generating heat through muscle activity, and ...

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 ...

A new study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London, UK reveals how ancient viral DNA once written off as "junk" plays a crucial role in the earliest moments of life. The research, ...