Contents Despite major efforts directed at improving the yield of blastocysts from immature
oocytes in vitro, the quality of such blastocysts continually lags behind that of blastocysts …

It is generally accepted that mammalian preimplantation embryos are sensitive to their
environment and that conditions of culture can affect future growth and developmental …

Background The success of early reproductive events depends on an appropriate
communication between gametes/embryos and the oviduct. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) …

The birth of 'Dolly', the first mammal cloned from an adult donor cell, has sparked a flurry of
research activities to improve cloning technology and to understand the underlying …

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has led to the birth of millions of babies. In cattle,
thousands of embryos are produced annually. However, since the introduction and …

Global activation of the embryonic genome is the most critical event in early mammalian
development. After fertilization, a rich supply of maternal proteins and RNAs support …

Background A valuable tool for both research and industry, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has
applications range from gamete selection and preservation of traits to cloning. Although IVF …

Global cattle genetic market is experiencing a change of strategy, large genetic companies,
traditionally recognized in the artificial insemination field, have also begun to operate in the …

Epigenetic aberrancies likely preclude correct and complete nuclear reprogramming
following somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), and may underlie the observed reduced …

In vitro culture (IVC) of preimplantation mouse embryos is associated with changes in gene
expression. It is however, not known if the method of fertilization affects the global pattern of …