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superovulation and one infected uterus). Corpora lutea was counted and the embryos and unfertilized oocytes were recovered and morphology

use of biomarkers as a tool for implementing an individualised approach to COS treatment protocols, and thus move into a new era of personalized medicine. • Use of most reliable markers of Ovarian reserve assessment • Individualize expectations of oocyte yield • Clinical work up supported by investigations-History, physical examination and investigations have roles to play in individualizing IVF treatment, the mainstay is individualized controlled ovarian stimulation • Predicting factors-AFC and AMH

Protozoans Scientific Name Toxoplasma gondii is attributed to foodborne illnesses but can cause an infection with a common parasite that is found in cat feces and contaminated food hence foodborne illnesses. “Although, Toxoplasma gondii was first observed in rodents by Nicolle and Manceaux in 1908” (History of Discovery 2006), it was not until 1932 that T. gondii was identified as an infectious disease. Today, Toxoplasma gondii has become a worldwide protozoan that infects the human host and can

Infertility Infertility happens more than people are aware of, and is an emotional rollercoaster for the couple going through the stressful situation. Many couples seek counseling because of the spiritual crisis they endure, and the questioning of life’s purpose (Romeiro, J. et.al, 2017). Six percent of couples trying to conceive for a year, without success, have to seek a reproductive endocrinologist, a specialist who manages infertility patients (Center for Disease Control, 2018). If the woman

The cloning of Dolly the sheep from a differentiated adult mammary epithelial cell was a crucial turning point for the revolution of science. It indicated that nuclear reprogramming can completely re-activate genes after being inactivated during tissue differentiation. There is enormous potential application in cloning by nuclear transfer using mammalian somatic cells However, somatic cloning used in producing live clones have resulted in defects and high fetal mortality rates. Therefore, the cloning

Mitochondria Mitochondria are rod-shaped organelles that can be considered the powerhouse of the cell. Mitochondria generate chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate by metabolizing sugars, fats, and other chemical fuels with the assistance of molecular oxygen in a process called aerobic respiration and mitochondria enable cells to produce 15 times more ATP than they could otherwise. The number of mitochondria present in a cell depends upon the metabolic requirements of that cell, and

Which ART procedures are associated with epigenetic disruption in mammalian preimplantation embryos (80% marks)? As part of your answer, discuss any evidence for effects caused by micromanipulation procedures (20% marks). Introduction The invention of microscope in 1590 and biological observations in the mid-1960s allowed the advancement understanding of fertilization to implantation in the field of reproductive biology on a cellular level. The first studies made it clear that reproductive biology

Vertebrate Biology Essay Conversion Programme in the Natural Sciences Dr. Colin Stolkin & Professor P.B Gahan The Vertebrate Endocrine System in specific reference to their role in Human Menstruation, Ovarian and Uterine cycles Rio Summers April 2009 Word Count: 2693 The vertebrate endocrine system can be best explained as an internal body system collecting multiple organs and glands that produce and regulate hormone secretion into the bloodstream in order to control the many functions of the

Introduction This paper is a case study that corresponds to a case study of Medi-Cult, a biotech company based in Denmark which has developed new alternative to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) called In Vitro Maturation (IVM). The IVM reduces maturity of egg from 30 to 2 days and due to its harmone free treatment it has psychological and physical side effects. Sources of economic value for IVM vs IVF, pricing and consumers are discussed in the case study questions below. What are the sources of economic

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to inform on the topic of folliculogenesis, how it occurs, and its role in reproduction. Introduction Folliculogenesis is the production of follicles in the ovaries of female reproductive system. Every month females go through their ovarian cycle, in which the ovaries produce follicles that help to carry out the egg cell necessary for reproduction. This egg cell is carried out to be fertilized by a sperm cell received from males during sexual intercourse. If