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Embryonic Development

Embryonic development is the process by which a fertilized egg, or zygote, grows and transforms into a structured embryo with the beginnings of tissues, organs, and body systems. It begins with fertilization and proceeds through a series of coordinated stages, including repeated cell division, the formation of disti…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 53× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-5657 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Embryonic development is the process by which a fertilized egg, or zygote, grows and transforms into a structured embryo with the beginnings of tissues, organs, and body systems. It begins with fertilization and proceeds through a series of coordinated stages, including repeated cell division, the formation of distinct cell layers, and the gradual organization of cells into the structures that will become the organism's body. During this process, cells not only multiply but also differentiate into specialized types and arrange themselves according to genetic and molecular signals that establish the body's pattern and axes. Embryonic development is fundamental to the formation of new individuals and is closely studied to understand normal growth, the origins of congenital abnormalities, and the regenerative potential of cells. The signals and gene-regulatory programs that guide development are often shared across species, so research in animal models and in human systems informs one another. Topics within this field include early patterning, the development of specific organs and limbs, and the roles of conserved genes and signaling pathways in shaping the embryo. As part of the journal Embryology, this open-access page gathers peer-reviewed studies relevant to embryonic development, including work on the molecular control of human embryonic development, the development of specific structures, and the conserved genes and pathways that govern early growth and patterning.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Development of the Hand

B BaykalCorresponding author
Department of Histology and Embryology, Gulhane Medical Faculty, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
Exact topic Embryology doi:10.14302/issn.3070-5657.je-17-1638

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 53 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Embryology (ISSN 3070-5657).

Journal editorial board
Kei-ichiro Ishiguro · Japan Colin Ockleford · United Kingdom Thimios Mitsiadis · Switzerland

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