Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Fertilization

Fertilization is the process of joining a sperm and an egg, which leads to the formation of a single-cell zygote. This process is key to the successful formation of a developing embryo and is a vital part of sexual reproduction in both plants and animals. During fertilization, the egg and sperm undergo dramatic chan…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 65× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Fertilization is the process of joining a sperm and an egg, which leads to the formation of a single-cell zygote. This process is key to the successful formation of a developing embryo and is a vital part of sexual reproduction in both plants and animals. During fertilization, the egg and sperm undergo dramatic changes in both form and function, releasing and exchanging genetic materials, enabling them to become a viable organism. The result of this process is the production of the embryo, which, if all goes well, will eventually grow and develop into an adult. Fertilization is therefore an incredibly important part of the reproductive process and is essential for the continuation of the species. Additionally, it is also used in scientific research, such as cloning and genetic modification, as well as in the development of contraceptives and other medical treatments.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 65 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Fertilization, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Embryology (ISSN 3070-5657).

Journal editorial board
Kei-ichiro Ishiguro · Japan Colin Ockleford · United Kingdom Thimios Mitsiadis · Switzerland

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