Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

For the first time, scientists have recorded a human embryo implanting into a womb in real time, a feat the researchers hope will lead to new ways to treat infertility and prevent miscarriages. "Being ...

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The shaping of human embryos begins 4 days after fertilization with a process called compaction, during which the 8 to 16 cells of the embryo come into close contact to form a tighter structure. Four ...