From Conception to Birth: Embryonic Development and Disease
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Developmental and Reproductive Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 2674
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuroscience; multiple sclerosis; experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; intrathecal transplantation; stem cell differentiation; immunohistopathology; in situ hybridization; electron microscopy; embryology; congenital anomalies; birth defects
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Interests: histology; embryology; histopathology (surgical anatomy)
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Interests: histology; embryology; cell cultures; electron microscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intricate processes that occur during embryonic development are vital for the formation and functioning of organs, tissues, and systems in the human body. Any disruptions during this period can have lasting effects on an individual's health. Understanding these events is crucial not only for exploring the origins of life but also for gaining insights into various diseases and conditions that may emerge later in adulthood. This Special Issue delves into the timeline of fetal development, examining aspects of embryonic growth and its connection to health. Researchers are encouraged to submit articles exploring organogenesis, cell differentiation, genetic regulation, environmental influences, reproduction, sex determination, pregnancy, congenital anomalies, and the physiological basis of diseases. Studying this area may reveal links between early life events and disease onset, potentially informing new approaches to address health issues.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Medicina.
Dr. Paschalis Theotokis
Prof. Dr. Soultana Meditskou
Dr. Maria Eleni Manthou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- embryology
- organogenesis
- cell differentiation
- gametes
- reproduction
- sex ratio
- birth defects
- pathophysiology
- disease
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