| Cell biology solves mysteries of reproduction. | |
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PMID: 22864985 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Reproduction and fertility have been objects of keen inquiry since the dawn of humanity. Medieval anatomists provided the first accurate depictions of the female reproductive system, and early microscopists were fascinated by the magnified sight of sperm cells. Initial successes were achieved in the in vitro fertilization of frogs and the artificial insemination of dogs. Gamete and embryo research was in the cradle of modern cell biology, providing the first evidence of the multi-cellular composition of living beings and pointing out the importance of chromosomes for heredity. In the 20th century, reproductive research paved the way for the study of the cytoskeleton, cell signaling, and the cell cycle. In the last three decades, the advent of reproductive cell biology has brought us human in vitro fertilization, animal cloning, and human and animal embryonic stem cells. It has contributed to the development of transgenesis, proteomics, genomics, and epigenetics. This Special Issue represents a sample of the various areas of reproductive biology, with emphasis on molecular and cell biological aspects. Advances in spermatology, ovarian function, fertilization, and maternal-fetal interactions are discussed within the framework of fertility and diseases such as endometriosis and diabetes. |
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Peter Sutovsky |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-8-4 |
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Title: Cell and tissue research Volume: - ISSN: 1432-0878 ISO Abbreviation: Cell Tissue Res. Publication Date: 2012 Aug |
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Created Date: 2012-8-6 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417625 Medline TA: Cell Tissue Res Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia, S141 ASRC, 920 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211-5300, USA, SutovskyP@missouri.edu. |
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