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Over the past several decades, embryogenesis knowledge and research have progressed rapidly by taking advantage of the technical
advances made in other fields. No field of contemporary biomedical science has been more revolutionized by the techniques
of molecular biology than developmental embryology. Despite its inherent controversy, the exploration of the human embryo
can unlock many of the answers to our deepest biological questions. The present chapter outlines the methods and protocols
written by internationally recognized researchers to analyze different aspects of the embryogenesis process presented in this
book. This practical guide covering subjects such as the molecular mechanisms of embryonic development, in vitro fertilization,
cloning, and laws and ethical considerations of working with embryos, as well as addressing critical features of fetal and
placental development and of uterine biology will aid all those who wish to further unravel the mysteries of human embryogenesis.
Affiliation(s): (3) Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) – Institut Armand Frappier, Université du Québec, Laval, Québec, Canada
(4) BioMed Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
(4) BioMed Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Book Title: Human Embryogenesis: Methods and Protocols
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 550 | Pub. Date: Dec-01-2008 | Page Range: 3-7 | DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-009-0_1
Subject: Cell Biology
Key Words: Embryo - history - implantation - steroidogenesis - assisted reproductive technology - fetus - law - ethic
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