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The embryo and its future.
Biology of reproduction - 1 Oct 2004
Fleming Tom P, Kwong Wing Yee, Porter Richard, Ursell Elizabeth, Fesenko Irina, Wilkins Adrian, Miller Daniel J, Watkins Adam J, Eckert Judith J
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The preimplantation mammalian embryo from different species appears sensitive to the environment in which it develops, either in vitro or in vivo, for example, in response to culture conditions or maternal diet. This sensitivity may lead to long-term alterations in the characteristics of fetal and/or postnatal growth and phenotype, which have implications for clinical health and biotechnological applications. We...
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