The viral transposable element, MERVL, acts as a central switch during early embryonic development, driving totipotent gene ...

Transposable elements are stretches of DNA that can move around the genome. Many of these DNA sequences originate from long ...

A new "atlas" of early embryonic development in mammals suggests that the process is highly chaotic — but there is some method to the madness. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

A new study from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London, UK reveals how ancient viral DNA once written off as ...

From the moment an embryo starts to take shape, two-way communication is critical for making sure tissues and organs develop ...

Despite being an essential developmental process, the understanding of human embryonic genome activation is limited, owing to the lack of in vitro cell models and ethical concerns. To advance ...

By engineering a system replicating the womb lining with high biological accuracy, researchers at the Babraham Institute and ...

A new discovery by researchers challenges our current understanding of gastrulation, the most important stage of early embryonic development. When the zygote, or the fertilised egg, starts to develop, ...

Scientists captured first real-time 3D video of human embryo implantation, revealing mechanical forces behind successful ...

Endometrial model will revolutionise what we know about embryo development during implantation, supporting our understanding of the causes of early pregnancy loss and serious pregnancy complications.