embryology

Explores how the creation of the test tube baby ushered in a new era in reproductive technology, and analyzes the ethical and political issues surrounding the first test tube baby in the 1970s.

Explores the current debates over cloning and stem cell research, discussing developments in stem cell research, cloning, and embryology in a historical and philosophical context and exploring the legal, social, and ethical issues at the heart of the controversy.

Describes the development of a frog from the fertilized egg to full maturity.

An introduction to Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" that includes seven essays offering a variety of perspectives on the novella, historical notes on the text, and annotations.

Examines different types of reproduction in animals, traces the development of various animal embryos, and discusses the effects of drugs, radiation, and other factors on an embryo.

Describes the development and birth of animals such as trout and turtles that hatch from eggs and kittens and seahorses that are born alive.

Examines stem cells and the research that may one day be used to cure diseases and heal injuries.

Presents an introduction to human biology and anatomy, following the process of development from cell, to embryo, to fully formed body, and including discussion of some of the things that can go wrong in the process.

Explains the purpose of eggs and which animals lay them, and shows what many types of eggs look like.

Describes the purpose, parts, fertilization, development, and other aspects of eggs. Includes experiments and activities.