2017
Overview
Environment effects on embryo development refer to the ways in which external physical, chemical, and biological conditions influence the growth, differentiation, and viability of developing embryos across species. Research published in this journal examines how temperature variation shapes embryonic growth patterns, particularly in reptilian species where incubation conditions directly determine developmental rates and outcomes. One study investigates the reaction norm of embryo growth rate in response to different incubation temperatures in olive ridley sea turtles from Pacific Central America, revealing how thermal environments modulate developmental trajectories in temperature-dependent species. The journal also addresses clinical aspects of environmental control in human reproductive medicine, specifically examining strategies to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a condition where hormonal and pharmacological environments during assisted reproduction can adversely affect ovarian function and embryo quality. Understanding environmental influences on embryo development matters because these factors determine not only immediate developmental success but also long-term organismal fitness, population dynamics in wildlife, and clinical outcomes in human fertility treatments. Such research informs conservation strategies for endangered species and improves safety protocols in reproductive medicine.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2025