Minute changes to the culture environment of mouse pre-implantation embryos affect the health of the conceptus

Conclusions Exposing mouse pre-implantation embryos to ambient air at 37.0 °C, even for brief periods for routine micromanipulations is detrimental to normal embryonic development. Our results highlight the importance of how small alterations in the culture environment can have major consequences for the health of the embryo.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research