Most animals, including humans, have bilateral symmetry, which means our bodies are pretty symmetrical. At least on the ...

The eggs were placed in an artificial culture vessel made of transparent film, allowing for real-time observation of the ...

induced the expression of these genes in the intercalation region of the developing embryo. The authors therefore propose that, compared to anamniotes, the chick (and possibly all amniotes ...

Studying how neural crest cells journey through the embryo, this Caltech developmental biologist has revealed how they form major cell types, including peripheral neurons, bone, and smooth muscle. In ...

During the first 18 days of incubation, chicken eggs should be turned regularly to ensure the embryos develop properly. This can be done by hand or by using an automatic egg turner. Turning the ...

Most animals, including humans, have bilateral symmetry, which means our bodies are pretty symmetrical. At least on the outside.On the inside, things ...

New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.