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An interactive three-dimensional digital atlas and quantitative database of human development.

Bernadette S de Bakker¹, Kees H de Jong², Jaco Hagoort²

¹Department of Anatomy, Embryology and Physiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. b.s.debakker@amc.uva.nl a.f.moorman@amc.uva.nl.

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This study presents a 3D digital atlas of early human development, integrating 15,000+ histological sections. This resource enhances understanding of embryonic growth and congenital malformations.

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Area of Science:

Developmental Biology
Embryology
Anatomy

Background:

Current understanding of early human development relies on limited, historical data.
Access to human embryonic specimens for research is restricted, hindering verification and advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To create a comprehensive 3D digital atlas and database of the first two months of human development.
To provide a verifiable resource for studying embryonic growth, organogenesis, and congenital anomalies.

Main Methods:

Analysis of approximately 15,000 histological sections from the Carnegie Collection of human embryonic specimens.
Identification and labeling of up to 150 organs and structures per specimen.
Generation of 3D models to quantify growth and positional changes.

Main Results:

Development of a detailed 3D digital atlas covering the initial 8 weeks of human gestation.
Quantification of organ growth and changes in spatial arrangement during early development.
Clarification of existing ambiguities in the understanding of human embryogenesis.

Conclusions:

The 3D digital atlas serves as a crucial educational and reference tool for researchers and students.
This resource facilitates in-depth studies on early human development, growth patterns, and the origins of congenital malformations.