
In-Vitro Fertilization
Cambridge University Press
4th Edition
Published on 12. March 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-108-44181-0 (ISBN)
Description
This extensively updated new edition provides an indispensable account of modern in-vitro fertilization practice, building upon the popularity of previous editions. The authors initially give a comprehensive review of the biology of human gametes and embryos, before outlining basic to advanced IVF techniques. New developments in practical techniques and understanding are discussed, including in-vitro maturation, vitrification, preservation of fertility for cancer patients, stem cell technology, preimplantation genetic testing, and the role of epigenetics and imprinting. The revised introduction also incorporates a 'refresher' study review of fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology, now updated with current knowledge of meiosis in human oocytes, embryo metabolism and basic principles of genome editing. With high-quality illustrations and extensive, up-to-date reading lists, it is a must-have textbook for trainee and practising embryologists, as well as clinicians who are interested in the scientific principles that underpin successful IVF.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 18 Tables, black and white; 104 Plates, color; 32 Halftones, color; 56 Halftones, black and white; 65 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
767 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-44181-0 (9781108441810)
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Kay Elder | Brian Dale
In-Vitro Fertilization
E-Book
03/2020
4th Edition
Cambridge University Press
€55.49
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Previous edition

Kay Elder | Brian Dale
In-Vitro Fertilization
Book
12/2010
3rd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€72.99
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Persons
Kay Elder is Senior Research Scientist, Bourn Hall Clinic, Cambridge. Brian Dale is Director of Research, Centre for Assisted Fertilization, Naples.
Content
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Review of cell and molecular biology; 2. Endocrine control of reproduction: controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for ART; 3. Gametes and gametogenesis; 4. Sperm-oocyte interaction; 5. First stages of development; 6. Implantation and early stages of fetal development; 7. Stem cell biology; 8. The clinical in-vitro fertilization laboratory; 9. Quality management in the IVF laboratory; 10. Sperm and ART; 11. Oocyte retrieval and embryo culture; 12. Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos; 13. Micromanipulation techniques; 14. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis; 15. Epigenetics and assisted reproduction with John Huntriss; Index.