Embryonic stem cells (ESC) are pluripotent, with the potential to differentiate into multiple cell types, making them a valuable tool for regenerative medicine and disease therapy. However, common ...

The use of assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization is becoming more common worldwide. However, while these technologies successfully create viable embryos, a little over half of ...

Using CRISPR-based engineering methods to prompt stem cells to organize into embryo-like structures, scientists were able to create 'programmable' cellular models of embryos without ever experimenting ...

Active elimination of apoptotic cells is very important for maintaining homeostasis of early embryos. Recent observations on mouse blastocysts freshly isolated from healthy dams have shown that the ...

Egg whites may be perfect for a health-conscious breakfast, but egg yolks turned out to be the key ingredient for cultivating bird embryonic stem cells (ESCs) in the lab. Using a growing medium of egg ...