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Selection and Conservation of Gametes and Embryos for Improving Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Andrés Gambini1,2, Isabel Ortiz3, Manuel Hidalgo3
1School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QL 4343, Australia.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|September 9, 2023
Summary
This Special Issue focuses on gamete and embryo selection and conservation to advance Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs). It explores innovative methods for improving success rates in fertility treatments.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) aim to improve fertility outcomes.
- Gamete and embryo selection are critical steps in ARTs.
- Conservation of reproductive materials is essential for future applications.
Discussion:
- Innovations in gamete and embryo selection techniques.
- The role of genetic screening in improving ART success.
- Cryopreservation methods for gametes and embryos.
Key Insights:
- Optimizing selection criteria enhances implantation rates.
- Genetic analysis reduces the transmission of hereditary diseases.
- Improved cryopreservation techniques increase post-thaw viability.
Outlook:
- Future advancements in ART through enhanced selection and conservation.
- Potential for personalized fertility treatments.
- Ethical considerations in gamete and embryo selection and conservation.
