2025
Overview
Embryonic development defects are structural or functional abnormalities that arise during the formation and maturation of an embryo, from fertilization through the early stages of organ and tissue development. Research published in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including the molecular mechanisms that govern normal human embryonic development and how disruptions in these control pathways may lead to defects. Studies have examined the development of specific anatomical structures such as the hand, providing insight into the processes that, when altered, result in limb malformations. Additionally, research has explored how environmental factors influence embryonic development, particularly investigating how incubation temperature affects embryo growth rates in species such as the olive ridley sea turtle, demonstrating that developmental outcomes depend on external conditions interacting with genetic programming. Understanding embryonic development defects is essential for identifying the causes of congenital abnormalities, improving prenatal diagnosis, and developing potential interventions. This research contributes to the broader scientific knowledge of how genetic, molecular, and environmental factors interact during the critical early stages of life to determine normal versus abnormal developmental trajectories.
Research published in this journal
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2017
2017