The genetic codes inscribed during two key developmental processes, namely
gametogenesis and embryogenesis, are believed to determine subsequent development …

The mammalian zygote, formed after a sperm fertilizes an egg, undergoes several rounds of
mitosis and morphogenesis to form the blastocyst. During the peri-implantation period, the …

BACKGROUND In order to select the best blastocyst for transfer, in humans, three
morphological parameters have routinely been used, ie degree of blastocoele expansion …

It is becoming increasingly clear that cells are remarkably sensitive to the biophysical cues
of their microenvironment and that these cues play a significant role in influencing their …

Objective To investigate whether the morphodynamic characterization of a euploid
blastocyst's development allows a higher prediction of a live birth after single-embryo …

Rationale: Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is commonly used as a solvent for water-insoluble
substances, a vehicle for drug therapy, and a cryoprotectant for cultured cells. DMSO …

BACKGROUND The Fifth Evian Annual Reproduction (EVAR) Workshop Meeting discussed
knowledge regarding contemporary genetics in female reproduction. METHODS Specialist …

STUDY QUESTION What pre-freeze and post-thaw morphological parameters can be used
to predict live birth outcomes after frozen–thawed blastocyst transfer cycles? SUMMARY …

OBJECTIVE: To determine which parameter of blastocyst morphology is the most important
predictor of ongoing pregnancy or miscarriage. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis. SETTING …

Purpose To investigate the associations between blastocyst development and the sex ratio
(male: female) among singleton live births resulting from single-blastocyst frozen embryo …