Elements of Mammalian Fertilization, Volume 2 discusses in vitro fertilization (IVF) in humans and domestic animals and provides insight into potential applications of contemporary experimental approaches to contraceptive development. Topics covered include the origins and history of human IVF, technical considerations and diverse factors that often determine the success or failure of human IVF, the application of IVF to domestic animals, and the application of gamete biochemistry and molecular biology toward development of novel methods of contraception. This volume addresses some of the most exciting technological developments that have occurred over the past decade, developments that have already dramatically affected our lives and will continue to do so in the future. It is an important reference source for research scientists, clinicians, and advanced graduate and medical students.

Volume 1 (6386-1, unseen) is subtitled Basic concepts. Volume 2 begins with a discussion of the origins and history of human in vitro fertilization, and is followed by discussion of some of the technical considerations and diverse factors that often determine its success or failure. The latter themes are continued in a consideration of the application of in vitro fertilization to domestic animals. The concluding chapters consider the application of gamete biochemistry and molecular biology toward development of novel methods of contraception.
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v. 1. Basic concepts — v. 2. Practical applications.