Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Human Fertilization

Human fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form an embryo. This process is vital for the continuation of the species and allows for the growth of a new organism. It is the first stage of development for the embryo and is essential for the successful conception of a baby. Human …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Human fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form an embryo. This process is vital for the continuation of the species and allows for the growth of a new organism. It is the first stage of development for the embryo and is essential for the successful conception of a baby. Human fertilization is typically achieved in a laboratory setting, and more recently in the home through methods such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). This process is also used in the medical field to assist in the diagnosis of infertility, as well as for research purposes. It has also been used to create treatments for certain genetic disorders. By understanding the importance of human fertilization, we can better understand how it is critical to the success of all human life.

Research published in this journal

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

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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