During the first lab experience involving Xenopus laevis‚ I had many questions. One of my most burgeoning questions was the result of the in vitro fertilization of the Xenopus eggs. To begin‚ the female frogs were gently massaged in a manner that was similar to the method of amplexus males use in order to release the eggs. The released eggs were placed in a petri dish where they were to be fertilized by the sperm of a male frog‚ who had donated his life prior to the running of the IVF treatment.
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Assisted Reproductive Technologies What is assisted reproductive technologies? Per Dictionary.com assisted reproductive technologies are defined as the use of medical techniques to bring about the conception and birth of a child‚ including artificial insemination‚ in-vitro fertilization‚ egg and embryo donation and drug therapy. More specifically the procedures are called Intrauterine Insemination‚ In Vitro Fertilization‚ and taking the drug Clomiphene to stimulate ovulation. Typically‚ these methods
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In Vitro Fertilization‚ or IVF‚ is a medical procedure in which a fetus is conceived using extraordinary means. IVF can be used for several reasons but overall‚ the procedure (more often than not) aids couples who have difficulty conceiving. If it does not aid a couple in conceiving‚ IVF can also be used to aid individuals who wish to have children through means of a donor. IVF is an assistive reproductive technology (ART) that joins two gametes‚ a sperm and an egg‚ to form a zygote. After the woman
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METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY™ Series Editor John M. Walker School of Life Sciences University of Hertfordshire Hatfield‚ Hertfordshire‚ AL10 9AB‚ UK For further volumes: http://www.springer.com/series/7651 Embryo Culture Methods and Protocols Edited by Gary D. Smith University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor‚ MI‚ USA Jason E. Swain University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor‚ MI‚ USA Thomas B. Pool Fertility Center of San Antonio‚ San Antonio‚ TX‚ US Editors Gary D. Smith University
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I found the article entitled “Shared Talking Styles Herald New and Lasting Romance” to be quite interesting. Most of us communicate with many people on a daily basis but the idea that we may be more compatible with others based on similar talking styles is something that I have never given any thought to. After reading this article and all of the facts that are contained within‚ I must say that it looks like people with similar talking styles are likely to get along better than those
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Multiple Sclerosis Jason Garoutte November 18‚ 1996 English / Mr. Blunt Multiple sclerosis is one of the most misunderstood diseases of this century. Since it’s discovery‚ there is still no known causes‚ no proven treatments‚ and no known cure‚ yet it affects possibly five hundred thousand people in the United States alone. People need to learn more about this disease so it can be brought to the attention of the nation. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system
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A few weeks ago‚ I introduced Huffington Post readers to a group of important diseases that most had never heard of -- neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In that piece‚ I mentioned one disease that has a particularly devastating impact on girls and women in developing countries -- female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). Schistosomiasis‚ also known as bilharzia or "snail fever‚" is a parasitic disease carried by fresh water snails. It is transmitted by contact with contaminated fresh water‚ so swimming
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A) How could an infection in Cari’s nasal passage and pharynx spread into her sinuses? a. Her infection was able to spread to her sinuses because her sinuses became an area that her nasal passages and pharynx could drain into. In here the drainage just sat there and became a breeding ground for bacteria. B) What is the Cough Reflex? Describe the process that Cari’s respiratory system is using to clear her lungs by coughing? a. The cough reflex is used to get things like irritants and fluid which
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For many years I have been battling with my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. I have had very rough days but also some of the best thanks to my son and husband. When I became pregnant‚ it changed me‚ some days I hated myself and other days I loved everything about myself but the moment I was able to hold my new born I knew there would always be someone who loved me unconditionally. I have this perfect little baby boy who loves me for me. He sees my strength‚ he still knows I am his protector‚
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