This review, with reference to the mouse, rabbit, cow, sheep, pig and man, includes
consideration of (1) the timing of the switch from maternal to embryonic genetic control of …

In contrast to IVF, in ICSI the surrounding cumulus and corona cells must be removed
completely, as only denuded oocytes can be successfully manipulated by the holding …

Human embryos are selected for transfer using morphology at the cleaving and blastocyst
stages. Zygote morphology has been related to implantation and pregnancy. The aim of this …

The first edition of the Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Techniques was published in
2001. As the textbook now enters its sixth edition, some 45 years since the birth of Louise …

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet”(1)
and the name “embryo” is reasonably unambiguous as far as members of this Society are …

Nuclear transfer was evaluated in early porcine embryos. Pronuclear stage embryos were
centrifuged, treated with cytoskeletal inhibitors, and subsequently enucleated. Pronuclei …

The sensitive technique of mRNA phenotyping with the reverse transcription‐polymerase
chain reaction was employed to determine the patterns of gene expression for several …

Exposure of heifers to heat stress during oocyte maturation leads to embryos with reduced
development. The objectives of the present study were threefold: 1) to evaluate effects of …

The rate of cleavage and the onset of embryonic transcription of bovine embryos cultured in
vitro (IVC) has been investigated. Embryos were derived from in vitro matured, in vitro …

Early development in bovine embryos is driven by message and proteins stored within the
oocyte. Fertilization activates development and cleavage ensues. Cleavage up to the 4-cell …