Embryology provides the basis for understanding the relationship between structures in organ systems through the study of gamete formation, fertilization, zygote formation, cellular and tissue differentiation and embryo development through the birth of a new individual. Similarly, developmental biology studies animal and plant growth and development and includes process such as regeneration, reproduction, metamorphosis, and stem cell growth and differentiation. Model organisms (e.g., Drosophila, C. elegans, Danio or Brachydanio, etc.) are often used to better understand the development, differentiation and features of various systems from stem cells through adulthood.

Assisted Reproductive Technology (“ART”) refers to procedures and treatments with the goal of achieving pregnancy. In vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intracytoplasmic morphologically-selected sperm injection (IMSI) are all methods that rely on microscopes and specialized micromanipulation/microinjection instruments for success.

The microscope is an extremely important and valuable tool in embryology, ART / IVF and developmental biology. Cells are prepared and monitored. Gametes are selected and combined using IVF, IMSI and ICSI techniques, and growing embryos are monitored and evaluated for health and development. ACCU-SCOPE offers several microscopes and accessories that are ideal for use with embryology and developmental biology studies. Please contact us directly for solutions that fit your particular need.