Human Reproduction and Reproductive Engineering

Author: Lu Huilin, Lu Guangxue
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Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The book is divided into five parts and seventeen chapters, describing the principles and methods of human reproductive engineering. It analyzes the characteristics of sexual dimorphism in humans, as well as the systematic and individual development of reproductive organs. The book provides an overview of the mechanisms of normal human reproduction. Based on the authors' laboratory work, it elaborates in detail on some common assisted reproductive technologies used in reproductive engineering, such as artificial insemination, sperm banks, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. It also dedicates a significant portion to the field where reproductive engineering intersects with genetics, including preimplantation genetic diagnosis in humans, cloning, embryonic stem cells, genetic engineering, and gene targeting. The book also looks ahead to some cutting-edge research areas in reproductive engineering. The authors also offer their perspectives on how to manage the development of assisted reproductive technologies and the ethical issues they raise. The book includes representative literature in the field of reproductive engineering for readers to reference. This book emphasizes both theory and clinical practice, making it valuable for obstetricians and gynecologists, clinical medical professionals engaged in human reproductive engineering, researchers in reproductive genetics, as well as university and college students, and infertile couples.