In-Vitro Fertilization

By: Kay Elder and Brian Dale and Yves Ménézo and Joyce Harper and John Huntriss

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Synopsis: This fully updated new edition of a successful and popular practical guide is an indispensable account of modern in-vitro fertilization practice. Initial chapters cover theoretical aspects of gametogenesis and embryo development at the cellular and molecular level, while the latter half of the book describes the requisites for a successful IVF laboratory and the basic technologies in ART. Advanced techniques, including pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, vitrification and stem-cell technology, are comprehensively covered, providing up-to-date analyses of these groundbreaking technologies. This edition includes: - New practical techniques, including preservation of fertility for cancer patients, stem-cell biology/technology, vitrification and in-vitro maturation - A 'refresher' study review of fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology - The latest information available from animal and human research in reproductive biology Packed with a wealth of practical and scientific detail, this is a must for all IVF practitioners.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780511993657
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Date of Addition:: 06/02/11
Copyrighted By:: Kay Elder, Brian Dale, Yves Ménézo, Joyce Harper, John Huntriss
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.