Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been shown to be involved in cell‐cell communication and
to take part in both physiological and pathological processes. Thanks to their exclusive …

Similar to environmental factors, EDCs (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) can influence gene
expression without modifying the DNA sequence. It is commonly accepted that the …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their cargo microRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of
embryo development to the blastocyst stage and beyond. Before implantation can take …

The oocyte microenvironment constituted by the follicular fluid (FF) is a key for the optimal
development of female gametes. Its composition reflects the physiological state of the …

Thyroid cancer has become more common in recent years all around the world. Many issues
still need to be urgently addressed in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of thyroid …

Embryo/fetal nutrition and the environment in the reproductive tract influence the subsequent
risk of developing adult diseases and disorders, as formulated in the Barker hypothesis …

During the process of sex determination, a germ-cell-containing undifferentiated gonad is
converted into either a male or a female reproductive organ. Both the composition of sex …

Metabolic disorders due to obesity and unhealthy lifestyle directly alter the oocyte's
microenvironment and impact oocyte quality. Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction …

Follicular fluid (FF) is the microenvironment where a growing oocyte develops. Intrafollicular
communication ensures oocyte competence and is carried out through paracrine signaling …

While human in vitro embryo production is generally performed individually, animal models
have shown that culturing embryos in groups improves blastocyst yield and quality …