Tag

Frog Embryos

All articles tagged with #frog embryos

Harvard researcher indicted on multiple frog embryo smuggling charges

Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian

Featured image for Harvard researcher indicted on multiple frog embryo smuggling charges
Source: The Guardian

A Harvard researcher, Kseniia Petrova, was indicted on additional charges related to smuggling frog embryos into the US, after being detained at Boston Logan Airport. She faces serious federal charges, including smuggling and false statements, with potential prison sentences. Her colleagues express concern over her treatment, highlighting her scientific value and the conditions of her detention.

Unraveling the Mystery of Intestinal Malrotation: Insights from Frog Embryo Study

Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert

Featured image for Unraveling the Mystery of Intestinal Malrotation: Insights from Frog Embryo Study
Source: ScienceAlert

Researchers have identified a potential cause for intestinal malrotation, a birth anomaly where the gut doesn't rotate properly during development, as exposure to the herbicide atrazine. Studies on frog embryos suggest that atrazine disrupts gut rotation development by causing metabolic imbalances, preventing normal cell division and growth. While the findings shed light on possible causes of intestinal malrotation, further research is needed to understand its implications for human health.