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Embryogenesis

Embryogenesis is the process by which the embryo is formed and develops, until it develops into a fetus.

Embryogenesis starts with the fertilization of the ovum (or egg) by sperm. The fertilized ovum is referred to as a zygote. The zygote undergoes rapid mitotic divisions with no significant growth (a process known as cleavage) and cellular differentiation, leading to development of an embryo.

Although embryogenesis occurs in both animal and plant development, this article addresses the common features among different animals, with some emphasis on the embryonic development of vertebrates and mammals.

For more information about Embryogenesis, read the full article at Wikipedia.
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Study may aid efforts to prevent uncontrolled cell division in cancer

Researchers from the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered a remarkable property of the contractile ring, a structure required for cell division. ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists uncover alternative pathway of microRNA generation

MicroRNAs are small bits of RNA within cells that wield enormous power. They influence virtually every biological process by controlling the "expression" of genes. Helping them in exerting this control is a unique class of ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Glowing spirals: Chemical scaffolds guide living cells into precisely defined three-dimensional patterns

(PhysOrg.com) -- To find our way, we use maps. Cells use "chemical maps" to find the way: they orient themselves by following concentration gradients of attractants or repellants. David H. Gracias and a team ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast